Effect of land use on anuran species composition in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

► The area has high biodiversity as well as high development and land use. ► Effects of various agricultural land uses on anuran species composition were assessed. ► Conservation sites had significantly more species than sugar and eucalyptus sites. ► Suitable habitat for species either not or dependent on water bodies was important. ► Land use recommendations include corridors and conservation of water bodies.