Eastern ghost frog


The eastern ghost frog is a species of frogs in the family Heleophrynidae.
It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa. Its natural habitats are forest patches surrounded by mountain fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in fast-flowing, perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to complete their development.
Eastern ghost frog is locally a common species that is not significantly threatened, but is locally impacted by introduced species.