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Geissorhiza geminataObserver
botaneekDescription
seasonally wet area; previously unknown population
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Geissorhiza geminataObserver
botaneekDescription
southernmost and new locality
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Geissorhiza geminataObserver
botaneekDescription
Geissorhiza geminata
restricted to a few seasonally wet areas in Koue Bokkeveld and upper Breede River Valley; often in standing or flowing water; severely threatened by agriculture
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Cape Platanna (Xenopus gilli)Observer
tonyrebeloPlace
Riverside trail below Silvermine Dam, Silvermine West section Table Mountain National Park (Google, OSM)
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Van Dijk's River Frog (Amietia vandijki)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Amietia vandijki - Van Dijk’s River Frog. From Swartberg Pass, Western Cape. https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amietia-vandijki-van-dijks-river-frog/
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Mongrel Frog (Nothophryne broadleyi)Observer
timbrammerPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Found calling next to eggs, as was a second specimen as can be seen by rfoquet's observation. Unclear wether these large eggs are the same species.
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Cederberg Ghost Frog (Heleophryne depressa)Observer
peterswartDescription
This frog was at least 6m from the floor of the cave and well into the dark part of the cave. Unlike https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/203784963, which was wedged into a crack in the wall, this frog was on a flat wall. A very shallow stream emerges from the back of the cave and runs towards the entrance near where the frog was found. Its possible that the frog was washed into the cave, but I suspect it climbed the wall from the entrance floor.
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Phofung River Frog (Amietia hymenopus)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Amietia hymenopus - Phofung river frog and habitat.
https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amietia-hymenopus-phofung-river-frog/
https://www.tyroneping.co.za/amietia-hymenopus-phofung-river-frog/
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Lang’s Crag Lizard (Pseudocordylus langi)Observer
tyronepingDescription
Pseudocordylus langi
Lang’s Crag Lizard. From Chain Ladders, Free State.
https://www.tyroneping.co.za/pseudocordylus-langi-langs-crag-lizard/
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Senegal Running Frog (Kassina senegalensis)Observer
mozamphibian_banhine_national_parkDescription
This species was occasionally found in Banhine National Park in Mozambique in one of the research camp bathhouses.
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Senegal Running Frog (Kassina senegalensis)Observer
willem_luzahnDescription
Photo by Herman v Vuuren.
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Müller's Platanna (Xenopus muelleri)Observer
alexanderrDescription
with Enviro-Insight
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Gideonskop Conebush (Leucadendron bonum)Observer
vynbosDescription
6 plants and 1 dead plant
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Cape Snake Lizard (Chamaesaura anguina)Observer
vynbosDescription
The lizard was so intent on keeping its prey it didn't skedaddle, giving us a chance to take pictures.
I assume it wasn't scavenging and actually caught it, but you've got to be fast to catch these insects!
Prey here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/10597608
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Table Mountain Ghost Frog (Heleophryne rosei)Observer
funfrogrDescription
Cape River Frog eating Ghost Frog tadpole. Full video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/YI0Ft2iSmFc?si=YaUtmgmTW412LTEd
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Blue-spotted Girdled Lizard (Ninurta coeruleopunctatus)Observer
bluehillescape
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Table Mountain Ghost Frog (Heleophryne rosei)Observer
sonjastockDescription
Very dry
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Spotted Rock Snake (Alopecion guttatum)Observer
scelotesDescription
Relocation by G.Heynes
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Tandy's Sand Frog (Tomopterna tandyi)Observer
herping_with_berksDescription
Fourth image is in-situ.
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Dainty Frogs (Genus Cacosternum)Observer
m_burgerDescription
Second species on sound-clip is Strongylopus grayii. See: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/177159034
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Yellow-throated Plated Lizard (Gerrhosaurus flavigularis)Observer
michael43439
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Southern Adder (Bitis armata)Observer
c_brunkePlace
Missing LocationDescription
1 day after the fire
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Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko (Ptyodactylus hasselquistii)Observer
m_burgerDescription
Ptyodactylus cf. hasselquistii, as per Metallinou et al. 2015. ID corroborated with DNA sequencing (Jiří Šmíd, in litt.).
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Spotted Painted Reedfrog (Hyperolius marmoratus ssp. verrucosus)Observer
olvr_a
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Mottled Painted Reedfrog (Hyperolius marmoratus ssp. marmoratus)Observer
bushboyDescription
Social distance, please!
Lower-pitched "creaky" call directed at other males infringing on call perch
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Royal Ghost Frog (Heleophryne regis)Observer
ludwig_mullerDescription
Taken on a night guide
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Sand Toad (Vandijkophrynus angusticeps)Observer
m_burgerDescription
Heard about five specimens calling from flooded terrain.
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Sand Toad (Vandijkophrynus angusticeps)Observer
m_burgerDescription
Sound-clip with Vandijkophrynus angusticeps and Strongylopus grayii calling. Duplicate upload at: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/131555045
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African Toads (Genus Sclerophrys)Observer
skellyskellyDescription
Living in a hole in a mud wall
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Cape Ratel (Mellivora capensis ssp. capensis)Observer
rosiemitchellDescription
The Honey Badger was trotting along the trail towards me but turned when it became aware of me. I followed it at a distance of about 70-100 metres from it, for about half a kilometre, then left it, so I did not stress it. It stayed on the path and seemed relaxed! did not manage to get a photo.
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Nkuka Forest Big-fingered Frog (Probreviceps rungwensis)Observer
ryanvanhuyssteen
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Common Boomslang (Dispholidus typus ssp. typus)Observer
leo_du_toitDescription
Bro gave me a run for my money
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Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus)Observer
thepiperDescription
Identification by Tyrone Ping,
Thank you.
Photo courtesy Terry Langenhoven
