soon camouflaged as debris sticks to them, making them difficult to see. Clutch size has not been recorded but comparisons with related species suggest that Strongylopus fasciatus does not lay large clutches. The tadpoles metamorphose into froglets after 4–5 months. Conservation Strongylopus fasciatus is a widespread and common species and is not threatened. However, specimens of this species caught in Kenton on Sea in 2004 tested positive for the fungus that causes chytridiomycosis. References Strongylopus Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Mozambique Amphibians of South Africa Vertebrates of Eswatini Amphibians of Zambia Amphibians of Zimbabwe Amphibians described in 1849 Taxa named by Andrew Smith (zoologist) Taxonomy articles created by Polbot