Purcell's ghost frog
Species of amphibian
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The Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) is a species of frog in the family Heleophrynidae. It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa.[2] Its natural habitat is fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to develop fully.[1]
| Purcell's ghost frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Heleophrynidae |
| Genus: | Heleophryne |
| Species: | H. purcelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898 | |
Purcell's ghost frog is a common species that is not significantly threatened, although it is locally affected by introduced species.[1]
