The De Villiers' moss frog (Arthroleptella villiersi) is a minute species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae, which is endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. At around 22 mm (0.87 in) length, it is one of the smallest regional species, though larger than the micro frog.
As with other moss frogs, they do not enter water, but females lay their eggs in damp vegetation, and the frogs hatch directly from the egg capsules. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Arthroleptella villiersi es una especie de anfibios de la familia Ranidae.
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Arthroleptella villiersi est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Pyxicephalidae.
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Arthroleptella villiersi é uma espécie de anfíbio da família Petropedetidae.
É endémica da África do Sul.
Os seus habitats naturais são: matagais mediterrânicos, rios e plantações .
Está ameaçada por perda de habitat.
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Arthroleptella villiersi är en groddjursart som beskrevs av Hewitt 1935. Arthroleptella villiersi ingår i släktet Arthroleptella och familjen Pyxicephalidae. IUCN kategoriserar arten globalt som livskraftig. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.
