Identify South African Frogs from Photos & Calls

Kagn is a free AI frog identification app for South Africa. Record a call at a pond or snap a photo in the beam of a torch and get the species name, field marks, and habitat notes — plus a lifelist for every frog you find.

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How it works

1
Snap or record

Photograph a frog or record its call — night-time pond recordings often work very well.

2
Identify

Kagn's AI returns the top matches with confidence scores and key distinguishing features.

3
Learn & log

Tap any species for a full AI field guide with habitat, calls, and conservation status.

Featured South African frog species

African Clawed FrogXenopus laevis Table Mountain Ghost FrogHeleophryne rosei Painted Reed FrogHyperolius marmoratus Cape River FrogAmietia fuscigula Boettger's Dainty FrogCacosternum boettgeri African BullfrogPyxicephalus adspersus Clicking Stream FrogStrongylopus grayii Mozambique Rain FrogBreviceps mossambicus Delicate Spiny Reed FrogAfrixalus delicatus Tremolo Sand FrogTomopterna cryptotis Bubbling KassinaKassina senegalensis Plain Grass FrogPtychadena anchietae

Frequently asked questions

Can Kagn identify frogs from their calls?

Yes. Recording frog calls at a pond or wetland at night is often easier than finding the frog itself. Kagn's AI analyses audio and returns candidate species — particularly useful during breeding season when calls are loud and distinctive.

Many South African frogs look alike — how does Kagn handle similar species?

For visually similar species — especially small brown frogs — Kagn returns multiple candidates with confidence scores and notes on distinguishing features. The AI field guide for each species explains the key field marks to look for.

Is it safe to handle South African frogs?

Most South African frogs are harmless to handle, though some species produce mild skin secretions. Always wash hands after handling amphibians and never release captive frogs into the wild to prevent chytrid fungus spread.

Does Kagn include conservation status information for frogs?

Yes. The AI field guide for each species includes IUCN conservation status, threats, and habitat notes. South Africa has several threatened frog species including the endangered Table Mountain Ghost Frog.

Does Kagn work offline?

Yes — Kagn is an offline-first PWA. Species data and your lifelist are available without a connection. AI photo and call identification requires an internet connection.

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