Description
Males grow to {{convert|35|mm|abbr=on}} and females to {{convert|49|mm|abbr=on}} in snout–vent length. The tympanum is clearly visible. Skin is densely granular but has no ridges nor larger warts. Males have looser gular skin than females. The cloacal opening in both sexes has an unusual ventrally deflected position and is surrounded by deep skin folds; the functional significance of this remains unknown.[6]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are primary montane forests above {{convert|1500|m|abbr=on}}.[1] It is a terrestrial species that is usually found under rotten logs or under accumulations of leaf litter,[1] formed, e.g., on the uphill side of logs.[6] Eggs are laid terrestrially (in chamber in humus) and develop directly into froglets.[1][6]
This species is believed to be reasonably common, although its range is small and there are no recorded sightings since 1985. It is threatened by habitat loss, logging, and trampling. It is present in the Nyanga National Park, but the aforementioned threats are present in the park too.[1]
References
1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite journal | author = IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group | title = Probreviceps rhodesianus | journal = IUCN Red List of Threatened Species | volume= 2015 | page = e.T57981A16948694 | year = 2015 | doi = 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T57981A16948694.en }}
2. ^1 2 3 {{cite journal |last1=Poynton |first1=John C. |last2=Broadley |first2=Donald G. |title=Amphibia Zambesiaca 1. Scolecomorphidae, Pipidae, Microhylidae, Hemisidae, Arthroleptidae |journal=Annals of the Natal Museum |date=1985 |volume=26 |issue=2 |pages=503–553 |url=https://journals.co.za/content/annals/26/2/AJA03040798_465 }}