Tandy's Sand Frog
Frogs | Namibia
Introduction: Tandy's sand frog (Tomopterna tandyi) are named after the American zoologist, Mills Tandy, who is credited with collecting the first specimen. Their habitat range is wide and they are most common in Nama Karoo grassland and savannah. Calls are a series of quick, high-pitched melodious notes, lasting for several seconds.
Distribution: Throughout Namibia including the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park, Kalahari Desert, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Caprivi Strip, Kavango and Kunene Regions and the central plateau.
Diet: Insects, earthworms, spiders.
Colouration: Brown to grey upperparts with lighter and darker patches. Other features include a pale vertebral line and a pair of pale dorsalateral lines. The skin is warty, the underside white.
Breeding: Breeds in small streams, farm dams, pans and temporary rain pools.
Maximum size: 55mm.
Canon Lodge
Probably the most popular lodge in the area. Friendly staff, interesting rooms and an emphasis on growing all local produce make for a wonderful stay
Canyon Roadhouse
The smaller sibling to the Canon Lodge & Village, this fun establishment boasts loads of character
Canyon Village
Supposedly laid out like an African village - this tends to be second choice to the Lodge but still offers good value
