Ptenopus garrulus (Smith, 1849)

Dorsal Coloration

Ptenopus garrulus (Smith, 1849) has dorsal coloration that ranges from reddish brown to grayish yellow, matching the color of the local substrate it inhabits.

Ventral Coloration

Its ventral surface is white.

Toe Morphology

The toes of this species have prominent, strong fringes.

Midbody Scale Rows

At midbody, there are 110 to 190 rows of scales around the body.

Subspecies Scale Differences

For recognized subspecies, P. garrulus garrulus has more than 160 midbody scale rows, while P. garrulus maculatus has fewer than 160 midbody scale rows.

Adult Size

Adult individuals are relatively small for their genus, with a typical snout-to-vent length of 4.5 to 6 cm (1.8 to 2.4 inches).

Geographical Distribution

This species is geographically distributed across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Habitat and Altitude Range

Its preferred natural habitats are desert, shrubland, and savanna, occurring at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Reproduction Mode

Ptenopus garrulus reproduces via oviparity.