Royal ghost frog

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Heleophryne regis

Royal ghost frog, a reference photo
Photo: (c) Nicola van Berkel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The royal ghost frog (Heleophryne regis), also known as the southern ghost frog or Cape ghost frog, is a species of frog in the family Heleophrynidae. It is endemic to South Africa, and lives in fast-moving streams.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Royal ghost frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Heleophrynidae
Species
Heleophryne regis

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