The desert rain frog, also refered to as:
- Breviceps macros (its scientific name)
- Melkpadda (name in Afrikaans)
- Web-footed rain frog
- and Boulenger's short-headed frog
Fun Facts
- They skip the tadpole phase and hatch as fully formed froglets.
- They have weird feet due to living in sand rather than water.
- They can't hop, they're too round and their legs are too short so they walk.
- They absorbe water through their bellies having adapted to their habitats lack of water.
- They squeak when they feel threatened or stressed.
