Purcell's ghost frog
The Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) is a species of frog in the family Heleophrynidae. It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa.[2] Its natural habitat is fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to develop fully.[1]
| Purcell's ghost frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Heleophrynidae |
| Genus: | Heleophryne |
| Species: | H. purcelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898 | |
Purcell's ghost frog is a common species that is not significantly threatened, but is locally affected by introduced species.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Heleophryne purcelli". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T55275A3026942. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T55275A3026942.en.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
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