Amietophrynus pardalis (Hewitt, 1935)
A. pardalis is assigned to the category Least Concern (Harrison et al. 2001; Minter et al., 2004).
It is found in many national parks and other protected areas (Minter et al., 2004).
Although it may still be common at some localities, the impact of agricultural and urban development has led to fragmentation and degradation of this species’ habitat (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
Captive specimens feed readily on crickets, grasshoppers, small mice and lizards (Channing 2001). It is presumed that they feed on a variety of arthropods in the wild (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
A. pardalisis is endemic to South Africa (Lambiris 1989a, 1994). Branch and Braack (1987) found that within South Africa the species live in isolated populations (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
A. pardalis inhabits grassy or open bushveld areas, parks and gardens in the Thicket, Grassland and Savanna biomes, and uses large, permanent water bodies for breeding (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
A. pardalis is a late-winter or spring breeder (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).