Phrynomantis bifasciatus (Smith, 1847)

Taxonomy and Naming

The banded rubber frog, with the scientific name Phrynomantis bifasciatus, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is native to central and southern Africa.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats include dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, water storage areas, ponds, and canals and ditches.

Adult Female Size

Females of this species reach a maximum length of 65 mm.

Adult Male Size

Males have recorded lengths between 45 mm and 68 mm, and their maximum size is currently unknown.

Tadpole Size

Tadpoles can grow to 37 mm in length.

Skin Texture

This frog has a smooth, rubbery skin texture.

Underside Coloration

Its underside is greyish with white spots, which are sometimes not visible.

Limb Coloration

Its arms and legs bear reddish spots.

Sexual Dimorphism

Males can be distinguished from females by their darker throat.

Skin Secretion

Banded rubber frogs secrete a milky toxic substance through their skin, and this substance is toxic to both other frog species and humans.