Crowned bullfrog
A species of Peters frogs Scientific name : Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Genus : Peters frogs
Crowned bullfrog, A species of Peters frogs
Scientific name: Hoplobatrachus occipitalis
Genus: Peters frogs
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Description
The crowned bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family. It is found in the Sub-Saharan Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tan
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Crowned bullfrog is an opportunistic feeder, primarily sustaining on a plentiful diet of insects. It exhibits a preference for beetles and caterpillars, but occasionally consumes small vertebrates, enhancing its diet diversity.
Appearance
Crowned bullfrog is a robust, medium-sized amphibian, measuring up to 14 cm in males and 17 cm in females. Its skin, devoid of any fur, has a warty texture and is predominantly dual-toned, olive-green on top and white underneath. Noticeable features include a prominent, bumpy snout, hind legs designed for powerful leaps, and a long tail present during its tadpole stage.
Behavior
Crowned bullfrog are amphibians with a prominent territorial behavior, often engaging in aggressive duels with rival males during breeding season. Their diet primarily consists of arthropods and small vertebrates. Characteristically, they display unique dorsal color changes for camouflage, enhancing their survival in diverse habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fork-tongued frogs Genus
Peters frogs Species
Crowned bullfrog 
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