photo by Diogo B. Provete Common Name: Muller's Termite FrogScientific Name: Dermatonotus muelleriFamily: MicrohylidaeLocation: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and ParaguayMax Size: 2 inches, 50 mm Muller's Termite Frog is a burrowing (fossorial) frog found in South America. It is the only species in its genus. Their diet consists of termites. When they come to the surface to breed during… Continue reading Muller’s Termite Frog (Dermatonotus muelleri)
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New Frogs Species of February 2018
New Marsupial Frog species Fritziana izecksohni from Brazil. Journal Article Two new species of frogs (Anomaloglossus blanci and Anomaloglossus dewynteri) found in French Guiana. Journal Article Red-eyed Snouted Treefrog (Scinax ruberoculatus) is found in Brazil. Article - https://peerj.com/articles/4321/ New Microhylid species (Uperodon rohani) from Sri Lanka. Journal Article Four new species of Mongrel Frogs (Nothophryne baylissi,… Continue reading New Frogs Species of February 2018
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
Common Name: Axolotl, Mexican SalamanderScientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanumFamily: AmbystomatidaeLocation: MexicoMax Size: around a foot, 12 inches The Axolotl is a fully aquatic and cute salamander which makes it a common animal in the pet trade. It will also be extinct in the wild soon if nothing happens. The Axolotl is able to be fully aquatic because… Continue reading Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
Frogs and Toads of Manitoba, Canada
Frogs and Toads of Manitoba, Canada If you are looking to identify certain frogs and toads of Manitoba and can’t figure it out from the page, you can check my Frog Identification and see how to contact me about helping you out. Frogs True Frog family - Ranidae Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica) Common Name: Wood FrogScientific Name: Rana sylvaticaLocation: Throughout the… Continue reading Frogs and Toads of Manitoba, Canada
Frogs and Toads of Alberta, Canada
Frogs and Toads of Alberta, Canada If you are looking to identify certain frogs and toads of Alberta and can’t figure it out from the page, you can check my Frog Identification and see how to contact me about helping you out. Frogs True Frog family - Ranidae Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica) Common Name: Wood FrogScientific Name: Rana sylvaticaLocation: Breeding Season: … Continue reading Frogs and Toads of Alberta, Canada
Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri)
Photo by Mwatro Common Name:Â Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog or Congo Dwarf Clawed FrogScientific Name:Â Hymenochirus boettgeriFamily: Pipidae - Tongueless Frog familyLocation:Â Cameroon, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and NigeriaSize: 1.4 inches (35 mm), females larger than males The Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog is part of the group of frogs referred to as the Dwarf Clawed Frogs… Continue reading Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri)
Korean Crevice Salamander (Karsenia koreana)
photo by Todd Pierson Common Name: Korean Crevice SalamanderScientific Name: Karsenia koreana Family: PlethodontidaeLocation: Republic of Korea (South Korea)Size: 1.6 inches (42 mm) Snout to Vent Length The Korean Crevice Salamander is the ONLY salamander from the family Plethodontidae that is found in Asia. Like all Plethodontid salamanders, the Korean Crevice Salamander lacks lungs and breathes… Continue reading Korean Crevice Salamander (Karsenia koreana)
Golden Coquà (Eleutherodactylus jasperi)
Photo by George Dewey, USFWS Common Name: Golden CoquÃ, Coquà DoradoScientific Name: Eleutherodactylus jasperiFamily: EleutherodactylidaeLocation: Puerto RicoSize: Under one inch long The Golden Coquà is a small frog found only in Puerto Rico but it might even be extinct there. It hasn't been seen since 1981. The frogs are only found in bunches of bromeliads of… Continue reading Golden Coquà (Eleutherodactylus jasperi)
Frog or Toad 2/13/18
Can you tell if this is a frog or a toad? Try to make a guess below! If you need some tips read this. Also if you want to know what exactly are the differences between frogs and toads, read this! Answer will be posted tomorrow!
Couch’s Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus couchii)
Photo by Clinton & Charles Robertson Common Name: Couch's Spadefoot ToadScientific Name: Scaphiopus couchiiFamily: Scaphiopodidae - Spadefoot Toad familyLocation: Mexico and the United States of America.US Location: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and TexasSize: 3 inches (8 cms) Like all Spadefoot Toads, the Couch's Spadefoot Toad has a keratonized sheath on it's back feet. They use… Continue reading Couch’s Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus couchii)