Meet Cacosternum cederbergense, the Cederberg Dainty Frog
The first specimen was found by herpetologist Marius Burger in 1997 and mistakenly used in the description of a distantly related species, the Karoo Dainty Frog, in 2002.
Using genetic, physical and sound-based analysis, we have now confirmed that these frogs are a completely new species. This makes the Cederberg Dainty Frog the first frog species to be completely restricted to the Cederberg area, marking an important discovery for the region. What's more, this frog has adapted to survive in the challenging environment of the northern Cederberg, where it lives among rocky outcrops and breeds in small pools of water that form after the winter rains. Despite the tough conditions, this frog thrives in its rugged, remote home, showing the remarkable ability of amphibians to live in harsh environments.This discovery adds to the biodiversity of the Cederberg and highlights the need for continued research and conservation.
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