Hole-in-the-head frog
A species of Torrent frog Scientific name : Huia cavitympanum Genus : Torrent frog
Hole-in-the-head frog, A species of Torrent frog
Scientific name: Huia cavitympanum
Genus: Torrent frog
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Description
The Hole-in-the-head frog (Huia cavitympanum) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found on the island of Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and torrential rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The primary food source for the hole-in-the-head frog species, otherwise known as the Javan Tree Frog, comprises of smaller arthropods, primarily spiders and insects. This frog species exhibits a predominantly insectivorous diet, and hunts predominantly at night.
Appearance
Hole-in-the-head frog was a near-black bird with a long, curved beak and comparatively large tail feathers. This species' distinct characteristic was its striking sexual dimorphism: males had a straight, sharply pointed beak, while females had a longer, down-curved beak. Juveniles resembled adults but were a bit grayer and had shorter beak. Its feathers were predominantly glossy black with an iridescent sheen, underlining its unique visual appeal among avifauna.
Behavior
Hole-in-the-head frog exhibits a probing behavior using its peculiarly shaped beak to extract food, augmented by sound-localization abilities - an adaptation to its forest environment. Territorial and mostly monogamous, adults engage in duets amplifying their acoustic communication. Predominantly diurnal, these solitary birds become highly social during the breeding season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Torrent frog Species
Hole-in-the-head frog 
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