Hyperolius glandicolor Peters, 1878
During the day these frogs are able to withstand full sun by sitting with their legs close to their bodies to minimise water loss and even turn a very pale colour to reflect the heat (Text from Measey et al. 2009, © SANBI).
This species can be confused with Leptopelis concolor and Chiromantis petersii. However, it is smaller than both these species and is the only one with black and yellow patterned females (Text from Measey et al. 2009, © SANBI).
The tadpoles develop over a period of weeks until the young metamorphs leave the water and move off into the surrounding area to grow (Text from Measey et al. 2009, © SANBI).