Purcell's ghost frog

The Purcell's ghost frog (Heleophryne purcelli) is a species of frog in the family Heleophrynidae. It is endemic to Western Cape Province, South Africa.^[2] Its natural habitat is fynbos heathland. Breeding takes place in perennial streams. Their tadpoles take two years to develop fully.^[1]

Purcell's ghost frog
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Heleophrynidae
Genus:	Heleophryne
Species:	H. purcelli
Binomial name
Heleophryne purcelli Sclater, 1898

Purcell's ghost frog is a common species that is not significantly threatened, but is locally affected by introduced species.^[1]