Sudell's Frog

Description: The markings are mostly olive or pale green on a dark brown or tan background. A stripe along its back may also be evident. A membrane of skin is evident between the knee and the side of the body. Large jet black lump on undersurface of foot aids in burrowing.

Male size: 38-44 mm
Female size: 46-49 mm

Breeding: The male calls while floating in the water. Spawn is deposited in elongated strands that become tangled in submerged vegetation. The tadpole is grey with a metallic sheen.

Call: Call is a short slow pulsed musical trill.

SA Distribution: Eastern boundary of the state.

Habitat: Spends much of its time burrowed underground in open grassy woodland or shrubland.