The flat caco, flat dainty frog, or smooth dainty frog (Cacosternum platys) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae, endemic to South Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flat Dainty 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.
Easily confused with
- Cacosternum australis
- Cacosternum nanum
- Cacosternum boettgeri
- Microbatrachella capensis
- Crinia tinnula
- Arthroleptella villiersi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Pyxicephalidae
- Genus
- Cacosternum
- Species
- Cacosternum platys
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