Abstract:
In this work, we investigate the feeding habits of Prophylax saharicus, the most
abundant anuran species of the El Kala National Park. The fieldwork was undertaken in the
Lake Tonga, situated in north-eastern Algeria. Food data were recovered by stomach content
analysis. In total, 76 stomach of this frog was removed and dissected. Prey items were
analysed, and 199 prey items were identified from 52 females, 13 males and 11 juveniles. The
diet of Prophylax saharicus was dominated by three prey categories: Coleoptera (28.14%),
Hymenoptera (20.60%), and plant material (12.06%). Diptera, Odonates, Arachnids and
Molluscs are poorly represented. There were no differences in the consumption of food items
between the sexes but a significantly difference exist between categories.
