Frog Atlas of Southern Africa

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FrogMAP:   158
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3418BB
Observer:   Wynne-Dyke K
Date of record:   2008-05-24
Number of photos:   2
Notes:   It\'s colouring doesn\'t appear correct for this species in W. Cape accordind to V. Carruthers book.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:52
Sp. code:   590
Species name:   Hyperolius marmoratus
Common name:   Painted Reed Frog
Family:   Hyperoliidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Hyperolius marmoratus
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=FrogMAP-158
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map | [Species text
VM-number: 158 - photo: 1
VM-number: 158 - photo: 2

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Justin Nicolau
Comment:   Interesting patterning, but not unusual for them to turn white across their entire range.
Date:   2011-08-26 16:40:55
Species name:   Hyperolius marmoratus -- Painted Reed Frog
Species code:   590

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