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Natal sand frog

Tomopterna natalensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Pyxicephalidae ›Genus: Tomopterna

About

The Natal sand frog (Tomopterna natalensis) is a species of frog in the Pyxicephalidae family. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland, and possibly Botswana, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, temperate grassland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, and ponds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natal sand frog?
The scientific name of Natal sand frog is Tomopterna natalensis.
What is the conservation status of Natal sand frog?
The Natal sand frog has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the family Pyxicephalidae.
What genus does Natal sand frog belong to?
Natal sand frog belongs to the genus Tomopterna.