Key Identification Features
- A rudimentary thumb is present in the form of a distinct inner metacarpal tubercle.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Heleophrynidae
Heleophrynidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Heleophrynidae Species
Hadromophryne natalensis (Hewitt, 1913)
Hadromophryne natalensis (Hewitt, 1913)
Hadromophryne natalensis is the only Natal ghost frog species in genus Hadromoph…
Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898
Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898
Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) is a common frog endemic to Western …
Heleophryne regis Hewitt, 1910
Heleophryne regis Hewitt, 1910
Heleophryne regis, the royal ghost frog, is a small southern African stream frog…
Heleophryne rosei Hewitt, 1925
Heleophryne rosei Hewitt, 1925
Heleophryne rosei is a moderately sized frog endemic to Table Mountain, Cape Tow…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Heleophrynidae?
Heleophrynidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. A rudimentary thumb is present in the form of a distinct inner metacarpal tubercle. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Heleophrynidae?
Heleophrynidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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