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Indus valley bullfrog

A species of Peters frogs, Also known as Asian bullfrog, Asia bullfrog
Scientific name : Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Genus : Peters frogs

Indus valley bullfrog, A species of Peters frogs
Also known as:
Asian bullfrog, Asia bullfrog
Scientific name: Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
Genus: Peters frogs
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Indus valley bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) Photo By Rajan007RJ , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, the Indus Valley bullfrog or Indian bullfrog, popular name Asian bullfrog, Asean bullfrog or Asia bullfrog, is a large species of frog found in Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal. It has been introduced in Madagascar, where it is now a widespread invasive species.

General Info

Lifespan

5-10 years

Diet

Indus valley bullfrog exhibits a carnivorous diet primarily consisting of insects. This species has a predilection towards consuming ants, termites, and beetles, but occasionally supplements its diet with small vertebrates and gastropods when readily available.

Appearance

Indus valley bullfrog is a large, robust frog with smooth, abundant skin. It has striking olive green upper body coloration punctuated by dark, irregular spots, while the underparts are white or yellowish. Its snout is sharp, and eyes are bicolored, being golden at the center, fading to black towards the edges. Males and females are similar in appearance, but the males can be distinguished by their longer hind limbs during the breeding season.

Behavior

Indus valley bullfrog exhibits a semi-aquatic lifestyle, being active during the day and night. This species is known for its aggressive territorial behavior; males show dominance by emitting vocal signals and physical fights. It's carnivorous, feeding primarily on small invertebrates, and exhibits a unique mating behavior with the male embracing the female in an 'amplexus' position.

Population

Stable
Indus valley bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) Indus valley bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) Photo By Rajan007RJ , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
Fork-tongued frogs
Genus
Peters frogs
Species
Indus valley bullfrog
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