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Mitchell's Reed Frog
Hyperolius mitchelli
Native to East Africa, including Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. Inhabits swamps, savannas, and low vegetation near water....
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Hyperoliidae
Genus:Hyperolius
Species:Hyperolius mitchelli
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Environment
Terrestrial
Humidity
60 - 80 %
Day temperature
24 - 28 °C
Night temperature
20 - 24 °C
UVB
Low
Species description
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Native to East Africa, including Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. Inhabits swamps, savannas, and low vegetation near water. This small reed frog is native to East Africa (Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique), inhabiting swamps, lowland forests, and humid savanna habitats.
Taxonomy and Genetics: Member of the Hyperoliidae family. A small reed frog, measuring between 2.5 and 3.0 cm in length. Belongs to the family Hyperoliidae. A small arboreal frog with a slender body and toe pads adapted for climbing vertical surfaces.
Behavior and Habits: Nocturnal. During the day, it clings tightly to reeds or leaves to blend in and reduce moisture loss. Primarily active at night (nocturnal). During the day, it clings tightly to leaves or reed stems to conserve body moisture and blend in.
Morphology: Features a golden-brown or greenish back with yellow longitudinal stripes and reddish-orange flanks. Males have a prominent vocal sac.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Terrarium Setup: A tall terrarium of at least 45x45x60 cm. Decorate with vertical reed stems (bamboo) and large-leafed plants. Requires a tall terrarium (minimum 45x45x60 cm) decorated with vertical bamboo poles and broad-leafed live plants like Pothos or Philodendron.
Lighting and Heating: Day temp 24-28°C, night temp 20-22°C. Low UVB lighting is recommended to maintain health. Maintain day temperatures of 24-28°C and night temperatures of 20-22°C. A low-output UVB light (2.0) is recommended for overall health.
Humidity and Hydration: Maintain high humidity (70-90%). Mist heavily in the evenings. Provide a shallow water dish. High humidity of 70-90% is crucial; mist the enclosure daily with reverse osmosis water. Provide a shallow, clean water dish on the substrate.
Feeding and Supplementation: Feed on small live insects (fruit flies, pinhead crickets). Dust prey with calcium and vitamins. Feed on small live insects such as fruit flies, pinhead crickets, and springtails, dusted with calcium and vitamin supplements.
Compatibility: Can be housed in groups of the same species. Do not house with aggressive or predatory animals. Can be kept in small groups of the same species. Do not house with larger frogs, lizards, or predatory invertebrates that might eat them.
Health and Common Diseases: Vulnerable to skin infections and dehydration if humidity levels drop too low. Vulnerable to skin infections from stagnant air or poor hygiene, and rapid dehydration if humidity levels drop below safety margins.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Native to East Africa, including Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. Inhabits swamps, savannas, and low vegetation near water. This small reed frog is native to East Africa (Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique), inhabiting swamps, lowland forests, and humid savanna habitats.
Origin
Africa and Madagascar
Amphibian profile
- Diet
- No verified data available
- Life expectancy
- No verified data available
- Adult size
- 3.2 cm
- Lifestyle/Microhabitat
- No verified data available
- Activity cycle
- No verified data available
- Sociality
- No verified data available
- Reproduction
- No verified data available
- Toxicity
- No verified data available
- Life stage
- No verified data available
- Handling tolerance
- No verified data available
- Brumation
- No verified data available
- Molting
- No verified data available
The catalog's scalar value is 3.2 cm. The AmphiBIO v1 source reports a maximum adult measurement of 3.2 cm for this species, recorded as snout–vent length (SVL). These figures are not interchangeable: the first is the profile's editorial reference, whereas the second is a published maximum under a specific measurement convention; differences among sources can reflect sex, population, life stage and measuring method.
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