photo by Dawn Pedersen Common Name: Green Mantella, Lime Mantella, and Green Golden FrogScientific Name: Mantella viridisFamily: MantellidaeLocation: MadagascarMax Size: Males - 1 inch (25 mm) | females - 1.2 inch (30 mm) The Green Mantella lives along streams in the grass lands of northern Madagascar. All members of the genus Mantella are found only… Continue reading Green Mantella (Mantella viridis)
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Common Rain Frog (Breviceps adspersus)
Common Rain Frog - photo by wikiuser Ryanvanhuyssteen Common English Names: Common Rain Frog or Bushveld Rain FrogScientific Name:Â Breviceps adspersusFamily: Brevicipitidae - Rain Frog familyLocation:Â Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and ZimbabweSize: 2.25 inches long (5.7 cm) The Common Rain Frog is one of the many rain frog species from Sub-Saharan Africa. This… Continue reading Common Rain Frog (Breviceps adspersus)
Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog (Ascaphus montanus)
photo by Ryan Killackey Common Name: Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog, Inland Tailed Frog, and Eastern Tailed FrogScientific Name: Ascaphus montanusFamily: Ascaphidae - Tailed Frog FamilyLocations: Canada and the United StatesUS Locations: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and WashingtonSize: 1 - 2 inches (30 - 50 mm) As the name suggests, the Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog is found near the… Continue reading Rocky Mountain Tailed Frog (Ascaphus montanus)
End of Net Neutrality and Gone Froggin
The FCC just voted to repeal net neutrality so what does it mean to Gone Froggin? I'm not sure but I will try to keep posting quality frog and amphibian articles. To help keep the website running, you can donate to my paypal @ paypal.me/gonefroggin
Frog or Toad 11/28/17
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! The answer will be posted tomorrow!
Frog or Toad 11/21/17
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! The answer will be posted tomorrow!
Rapid’s Frog (Limnomedusa macroglossa)
by Axel Kwet Common Name: Rapid's FrogScientific Name: Limnomedusa macroglossaFamily: AlsodidaeLocation: Argentina, Brazil, and UruguaySize: 2.1 inches or 55mm The Rapid's Frog is the only member of it's genus, Limnomedusa. They breed in the spring in Southern Hemisphere from late August to the start of February. The males call from under rocks to attract mates. The… Continue reading Rapid’s Frog (Limnomedusa macroglossa)
Herper of the Week: David Steen Ph.D
The goal of Herper of the Week is to highlight people from all walks of life who work with reptiles and amphibians and show their work to others. This week's Herper of the Week is David Steen Ph.D. Steen is an assistant research professor at Auburn University. He obtained his Ph.D from Auburn too. David… Continue reading Herper of the Week: David Steen Ph.D