Heleophryne Explained

Heleophryne is a genus of ghost frogs. They are known from mountainous regions of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.^[1]

One member of the genus, the Table Mountain ghost frog (H. rosei) is considered an EDGE species.^[2]

Species

The following species are classified in this genus:

• Cederberg ghost frog (Heleophryne depressa) FitzSimons, 1946
• Hewitt's ghost frog (Heleophryne hewitti) Boycott, 1988
• Eastern ghost frog (Heleophryne orientalis) FitzSimons, 1946
• Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) Sclater, 1898
• Royal ghost frog (Heleophryne regis) Hewitt, 1910
• Rose's ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei) Hewitt, 1925

Notes and References

1. Web site: Heleophryne Sclater, 1898 Amphibian Species of the World . 2022-09-13 . amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org.
2. Web site: Table Mountain Ghost Frog . 2021-05-04 . EDGE of Existence . en-GB.