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Delalande's Burrowing Bullfrog

Delalande's Burrowing Bullfrog

South Africa
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Grassland, Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

<p>The IUCN Redlist categorizes this as Least Concern in view of its relatively wide distribution, its tolerance of a broad range of habitats, its presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.</p>
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Delalande's Burrowing Bullfrog is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland, desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 6 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Delalande's Burrowing Bullfrog.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeSouth Africa
Habitat RangeGrassland, Desert
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificTomopterna delalandii
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPyxicephalidae