Hyperolius semidiscus Hewitt, 1927
Although H. semidiscus is found in several established conservation areas, its restricted distribution makes it vulnerable to environmental change and it may require additional conservation measures for long-term survival (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
H. semidiscus and H. argus are morphologically similar there are clear differences in their calls (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
H. semisdiscus is endemic to South Africa although its distribution suggests that it may also occur in southern Mozambique (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
H. semidiscus inhabits a variety of vegetation types in the Savanna Biome, usually in low-lying areas (Text from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).
It breeds in moderately deep rivers, pans and dams that are surrounded by dense reed beds and other emergent vegetation (Lambiris 1989a; Alexander 1990; Channing 2001). The breeding season extends through spring and summer, starting after the first substantial spring rains. Wager (1986) found that about 200 eggs are laid in clusters of 30, loosely attached to vegetation just below the surface of the water (Text modified from Minter et al., 2004, © SI/MAB Biodiversity Program).