Breviceps rosei Power, 1926

Nomenclature

Rose's rain frog (also written as Rose's rainfrog), with the scientific name Breviceps rosei Power, 1926, is a species of frog belonging to the family Brevicipitidae.

Endemic Range

This species is endemic to the sandveld region of south-western coastal South Africa.

Alternative Common Names

Less common alternative names for it include Rose's short-headed frog, Rose's Blaasop, and the sand rain frog.

Taxonomic Synonymy Dispute

While some sources recognize Breviceps fasciatus as a synonym of Breviceps rosei, other taxonomic authorities disagree with this classification.

Subterranean Habits

Individuals of this species spend most of their lives in underground nests beneath sandy ground, where they also lay their eggs.

Surface Activity Trigger

They only come to the surface during heavy rain.

Aquatic Adaptation Limitations

Rose's rain frogs cannot swim, and they are never found in water.

Reproductive Development

Their tadpoles develop fully inside the eggs, and hatch as completely developed baby frogs.