About Ptenopus garrulus (Smith, 1849)
Ptenopus garrulus (Smith, 1849) has dorsal coloration that ranges from reddish brown to grayish yellow, matching the color of the local substrate it inhabits. Its ventral surface is white. The toes of this species have prominent, strong fringes. At midbody, there are 110 to 190 rows of scales around the body. For recognized subspecies, P. garrulus garrulus has more than 160 midbody scale rows, while P. garrulus maculatus has fewer than 160 midbody scale rows. Adult individuals are relatively small for their genus, with a typical snout-to-vent length of 4.5 to 6 cm (1.8 to 2.4 inches). This species is geographically distributed across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its preferred natural habitats are desert, shrubland, and savanna, occurring at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft). Ptenopus garrulus reproduces via oviparity.
