Hong kong paddy frog
A species of Fejervarya, Also known as Hong kong rice-paddy frog Scientific name : Fejervarya multistriata Genus : Fejervarya
Hong kong paddy frog, A species of Fejervarya
Also known as:
Hong kong rice-paddy frog
Scientific name: Fejervarya multistriata
Genus: Fejervarya
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Description General Info
Description
Fejervarya multistriata (common name: Hong Kong paddy frog or simply paddy frog) is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family. It is found in southern China (from Yuannan to Guangdong and Hainan) and in Taiwan, but its range likely extends to Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar.
General Info
Lifespan
1-2 years
Diet
A species with carnivorous tendencies, hong kong paddy frog predominantly feeds on various snags, focusing on small arthropods and insects. Micro-crustaceans, ants, and beetles particularly constitute a significant part of its diet.
Appearance
The hong kong paddy frog is a small, robust amphibian with smooth, moist skin. It sports a predominantly brown to greenish-brown coloration, highlighted by distinct light-colored stripes running down its back. Its hind limbs are longer and stronger, adapted for leaping, and the underbelly is lighter in color. There are no pronounced differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Hong kong paddy frog displays nocturnal behavior, actively foraging at night for its main diet of bugs and small invertebrates. Exhibiting a solitary nature, individuals interact mainly during the breeding season. Unique to this species, males produce a distinctive croaking sound, serving both as a territorial warning and a mating call.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fork-tongued frogs Genus
Fejervarya Species
Hong kong paddy frog 
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