seems to be extinct does not mean the entire species is extinct. The cause for this disappearance is as yet unknown, but change in water quality is suspected as a possible reason. This is most likely due to urbanization. The main threat is habitat loss due to urban and recreational development, afforestation, invasive vegetation, agricultural expansion and chemical pollution. These threats are likely to act locally on breeding sites. Droughts may cause additional stresses for this species. Diet The species diet is chiefly insects. Conservation actions There are many important questions that are still unanswered; however, attention must be paid to the effects water quality changes cause to the species. Less urban development, alien invasive vegetation and chemical pollution will help the frog population thrive but may not reverse the decreasing trend of this population. References Sources Bergmann, Travis; Zimkus, Breda; Gale Rosen, Daniel. 2012. Afrixalus knysnae. African Amphibians Lifedesk Afrixalus Endemic amphibians of South Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1954