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Limnonectes
''Limnonectes'' is a genus of fork-tongued frogs of about 75 known species, but new ones are still being described occasionally. They are collectively known as fanged frogs because they tend to have unusually large teeth, which are small or absent in other frogs. Habitat These frogs are found throughout East and Southeast Asia, most commonly near forest streams. Multiple species of ''Limnonectes'' may occupy the same area in harmony. Large-bodied species cluster around fast rivers, while smaller ones live among leaf-litter or on stream banks. The Indonesian island of Sulawesi is home to at least 15 species of this frog, only four of which have been formally described. Lifecycle Tadpoles of this genus have adapted to a variety of conditions. Most species (e.g. Blyth's river frog ''L. blythii'' or the fanged river frog ''L. macrodon'') develop normally, with free-swimming tadpoles that eat food. The tadpoles of the corrugated frog (''L. laticeps'') are free-swimming but end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Conspicillatus
''Limnonectes'' is a genus of fork-tongued frogs of about 75 known species, but new ones are still being described occasionally. They are collectively known as fanged frogs because they tend to have unusually large teeth, which are small or absent in other frogs. Habitat These frogs are found throughout East and Southeast Asia, most commonly near forest streams. Multiple species of ''Limnonectes'' may occupy the same area in harmony. Large-bodied species cluster around fast rivers, while smaller ones live among leaf-litter or on stream banks. The Indonesian island of Sulawesi is home to at least 15 species of this frog, only four of which have been formally described. Lifecycle Tadpoles of this genus have adapted to a variety of conditions. Most species (e.g. Blyth's river frog ''L. blythii'' or the fanged river frog ''L. macrodon'') develop normally, with free-swimming tadpoles that eat food. The tadpoles of the corrugated frog (''L. laticeps'') are free-swimming but endotro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Blythii
Blyth's river frog (''Limnonectes blythii''), also known as Blyth's frog, giant Asian river frog or (ambiguously) giant frog, is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae found from Myanmar through western Thailand and the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia, Singapore) to Sumatra and Borneo (Indonesia). Earlier records from Laos and Vietnam are considered misidentifications. Description Blyth's river frog is a large frog. Females grow to a snout–vent length of and males to . Large adults can weigh more than . The skin is smooth on the dorsum, with or without scattered tubercles or longitudinal skin folds. They are brownish, grey, or yellowish above and white or yellowish below. They may or may not have a vertebral stripe on their backs. Habitat These frogs inhabit streams with gravel and rocks in primary and secondary evergreen forest. Males build a nesting hollow in a sandy stream bed area, and the tadpoles develop in streams. They can also be found far away from streams. Use an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Hascheanus
''Limnonectes hascheanus'' is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula (from southern Myanmar and Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia); its occurrence in the Andaman Islands requires confirmation. It is a small frog, males being and females snout-vent length. Taxonomy Taxonomic work by Robert F. Inger and Bryan L. Stuart in 2010 on ''Limnonectes hascheanus'' and '' L. limborgi'' has led to better understanding of these similar species — ''L. limborgi'' has been considered a junior synonym of ''L. hascheanus''. While the species are morphologically similar, mainly differing in body size (''L. hascheanus'' is smaller), they are genetically distinct. This taxonomic work has also led to redefinition of ranges of both species, and the range of ''L. hascheanus'' (as presently defined) is much more restricted than what was reported in the latest (2004) IUCN assessment for this species. Life cycle The life cycle of ''Limnonectes hascheanus'' h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Larvaepartus
''Limnonectes larvaepartus'' is a species of fanged frog in the family Dicroglossidae endemic to northern and western Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is unique in that it has internal fertilization and gives live birth to tadpoles. Other frog species that have live birth produce froglets. Discovery The frog was first mentioned in 1994 under the nomen nudum "''Limnonectes ovovivipar''", which refers to ovovivipary, whereby the tadpoles hatch from their eggs while still inside their mother. In 2014, it was formally named and described by Djoko Iskandar, Ben Evans, and Jim McGuire. Its specific name is derived from larvae + Latin ''partus'' (give birth). The authors collected over 100 specimens for their study and witnessed either direct birth of tadpoles or tadpoles in the oviducts on 19 occasions. They also observed free-living tadpoles in stream-side puddles. In 2015, the International Institute for Species Exploration names it as one of the "Top 10 New Species" for new species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Limborgi
''Limnonectes limborgi'' is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae. It is found in Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam; it might well occur in Northeast India and Yunnan, China. It is a small frog, males being and females snout-vent length. Taxonomy Taxonomic work by Robert F. Inger and Bryan L. Stuart in 2010 on '' Limnonectes hascheanus'' and ''L. limborgi'' has led to better understanding of these similar species — ''L. limborgi'' has been considered a junior synonym of ''L. hascheanus''. While the species are morphologically similar, mainly differing in body size (''L. hascheanus'' being smaller), they are genetically distinct. This taxonomic work has also led to redefinition of ranges of both species, and the range of ''L. limborgi'' (as presently defined) is much broader than what was reported in the latest (2004) IUCN assessment for this species when it was considered "Data Deficient". However, ''L. limborgi'' may in fact consist of several species. Life c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Bannaensis
''Limnonectes bannaensis'' (vernacular name: Banna large-headed frog) is a species of frogs in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in southern China (southern and western Yunnan, southwestern and southeastern Guangxi, and western and central Guangdong), Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Description Adult males in the type series measure and adult females in snout–vent length. In a larger series, maximum male and female sizes are respectively . Skin on the dorsum is smooth (wrinkled in ''Limnonectes kuhlii''), with just few fine folds and a few small rounded tubercles scattered posteriorly. The dorsal colouration is brownish or gray brown, with black stripes on areas around the folds. The venter is mottled. Habitat ''Limnonectes bannaensis'' occurs along streams in mountainous areas at elevations of above sea level. The tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Beloncioi
''Limnonectes beloncioi'', also known as the Mindoro fanged frog, is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to the Philippines and currently known from Mindoro and Semirara Islands. It is morphologically similar, previously confused with, and closely related to ''Limnonectes acanthi''. The actual range of ''L. beloncioi'' could be wider but the status of similar frogs beyond Mindoro and Semirara requires further study. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The overall appearance is robust. The head is wider than the body. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is visible and the supratympanic fold is thick. The fingers have weakly developed lateral dermal flanges but no webbing. The finger tips bear small discs that are not wider than the tips. The toes are fully webbed and bear discs that are slightly expanded. Skin is smooth to slightly shagreened. There are several dorsolateral tubercular ridges. The dorsal coloration is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Dabanus
''Limnonectes dabanus'' (sometimes known as Annam wart frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is found in Cambodia and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and swamp A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...s. Its status is insufficiently known. References dabanus Amphibians of Cambodia Amphibians of Vietnam Amphibians described in 1922 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Limnonectes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnonectes Cintalubang
''Limnonectes cintalubang'' is a species of fanged frogs in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to western Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo), and is only known from to locations. It is closely related to ''Limnonectes hikidai ''Limnonectes hikidai'' is a species of fanged frogs in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo). Its type locality is Mount Serapi in Kubah National Park, Matang, Kuching District, Sarawak. It is closely rel ...''. ''Limnonectes cintalubang'' occurs in secondary forest with mixed bamboo and broad-leaf trees. They can be found near burrows that they use to hide when disturbed. Reproduction probably takes place in streams. References cintalubang Amphibians of Malaysia Amphibians of Borneo Endemic fauna of Malaysia Endemic fauna of Borneo Amphibians described in 2014 Taxa named by Masafumi Matsui Taxa named by Kanto Nishikawa {{Limnonectes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fanged River Frog
The fanged river frog, Javan giant frog, Malaya wart frog, or stone creek frog (''Limnonectes macrodon'') is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae endemic to Sumatra and Java, Indonesia. Records from other regions are probably caused by misidentifying other species such as ''Limnonectes blythii'' as this species. ''L. macrodon'' frogs live in forested areas near streams; they breed in streams. Their lowland forest habitat is declining in both the extent and quality, and this once common species is getting uncommon. It is widely collected for human consumption in Java, Indonesia, along with the crab-eating frog The crab-eating frog (''Fejervarya cancrivora'') is a frog native to south-eastern Asia including Taiwan, China, the Philippines and more rarely as far west as Orissa in India. It has also been introduced to Guam, and was most likely introduced f ... (''Fejervarya cancrivora'').Kusrini, MD (2005)Edible frog harvesting in Indonesia: evaluating its impact and ecolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
