Semnodactylus wealii (Boulenger, 1882)

Size

Semnodactylus wealii reaches a maximum snout–vent length of 44 mm (1.7 in).

Limb Morphology

This species has thin, long limbs.

Dorsal Coloration

The dorsum ranges from yellowish-brown to grey and features three dark longitudinal bands, each with a pale center.

Flank Markings

The flanks bear either a dark stripe or a series of blotches.

Hidden Limb Coloration

The hidden portions of the limbs are yellow to orange.

Breeding Male Trait

Breeding males have a black throat.

Advertisement Call

The male advertisement call is a low-pitched creak that sounds like a cork being pulled from a bottle.

General Habitat

Weale's running frog is a common species that mostly inhabits grassland habitats at elevations below 1,700 m (5,600 ft).

Western Cape Habitat

In the Western Cape, it also occurs in fynbos heath.

Breeding Habitat

It breeds in all types of ponds, including both permanent and temporary, as well as natural and artificial ponds that support emergent vegetation.

Conservation Status

It occurs in many protected areas, tolerates habitat disturbance, and faces no major current threats.