Sharp-Nosed reed frog (Hyperolius nasutus)

Cute Frog of the Week: November 22, 2010

Sharp-nosed reed frogs are found in sub-Saharan Africa and have long noses, despite their small size—adults are usually about 19 to 24 mm. But for just a little guy, he does make a lot of noise. Like male frogs of many other species, the sharp-nosed reed frog will fill his vocal sac with air and puff it out like a big bubble in order to project his mating call and “amplify” his chances of wooing a lady-frog.

Their call is an alluring high-pitched cricket-like sound. So it’s not likely that alluring to us, but it makes lady-frogs swoon. Check out this link to hear the call of the long-nosed reed frog and see if you can resist their lure.

Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke, Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.

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