Marbled sand frog (Tomopterna marmorata)

Marbled sand frog, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The marbled sand frog (Tomopterna marmorata) is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae that is native to East and southern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Marbled sand 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

Platyplectrum spenceri
Pleurodema diplolister
Tomopterna tandyi
Tomopterna adiastola
Platyplectrum ornatum
Tomopterna natalensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pyxicephalidae
Genus: Tomopterna
Species: Tomopterna marmorata

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