Horstock's Reed Frog (Frogs of South Africa)

Horstock's Reed Frog

Hyperolius horstockii

Summary ⁵

The arum frog (Hyperolius horstockii) is a species of frog in the Hyperoliidae family. It is endemic to South Africa.

Description ⁶

A very large Hyperolius (up to 43 mm) from South Africa. Dorsum plain, cream to brown, sometimes with small black spots. A distinctive pale dorsolateral line runs from the snout posteriorly along the flanks, bordered ventrally by a dark brown lateral band. A fine dark line usually separates the pale line from the brown band. Concealed surfaces of limbs, webbing and discs orange to red. Ventrum creamy white, slightly granular, gular flap in males bright ochre. Pupil horizontal.

Tadpoles reach 40 mm. They are brown with longitudinal darker bands on the tail. Tooth formula is 1/3.

This account was taken from "Treefrogs of Africa" by Arne Schiøtz with kind permission from Edition Chimaira publishers, Frankfurt am Main.