Crab-eating frog
A species of Fejervarya, Also known as Asian brackish frog Scientific name : Fejervarya cancrivora Genus : Fejervarya
Crab-eating frog, A species of Fejervarya
Also known as:
Asian brackish frog
Scientific name: Fejervarya cancrivora
Genus: Fejervarya
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Description
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 from Taiwan. It inhabits mangrove swamps and marshes and is the only known modern amphibian which can tolerate brief excursions into sea water.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Crab-eating frog primarily feeds on mostly crustaceans including crabs and shrimp, and occasionally several species of insects and small fish. Their diet creates a mandatory link to water-rich habitats.
Appearance
Crab-eating frog is a medium-sized frog with a sturdy body and smooth skin. They primarily exhibit a grey or brown coloration mixed with patches of darker hues, providing effective camouflage. No significant differences in appearance occur due to age, gender, or subspecies. This amphibian lacks any distinctive appendages like horns or wings but has a prominent pair of hind legs, useful for strong leaps.
Behavior
Crab-eating frog showcases a spectrum of distinctive behaviors, including high physiological tolerance to salinity, enabling survival in coastal areas and brackish marshlands. This amphibian largely pursues a nocturnal lifestyle, engaging in foraging and territorial activity predominantly after dusk. The species is not inherently social, exhibiting limited interaction beyond mating rituals, which makes its behavior particularly intriguing.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fork-tongued frogs Genus
Fejervarya Species
Crab-eating frog 
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