Taipei frog
A species of Golden-backed frogs Scientific name : Hylarana taipehensis Genus : Golden-backed frogs
Taipei frog, A species of Golden-backed frogs
Scientific name: Hylarana taipehensis
Genus: Golden-backed frogs
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Description
The two-striped grass frog (Hylarana taipehensis) is a species of true frog in the genus Hylarana found in northeastern India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, southern China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has recently been reported also from Bhutan.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Taipei frog is primarily an insectivore, feeding on a variety of small arthropods. It demonstrates a particular preference for terrestrial invertebrates such as ants, beetles, and spiders which form a significant proportion of its diet.
Appearance
The taipei frog is a medium-sized frog with a slim body and smooth, moist skin. It exhibits a vibrant brown coloration overall, with black markings along its back and sides. Notably, these specimens possess a pair of large, protruding eyes, outlined in yellow. There are no significant differences in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Taipei frog is a nocturnal species, typically foraging and hunting during the night. This frog exhibits solitary behavior except during the mating season. Known for its territoriality, taipei frog releases a distinguishable call to ward off trespassers. Uniquely, this species displays a 'hiding' behavior by burrowing into soil or leaf litter to camouflage.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Thomas Brown , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Golden-backed frogs Species
Taipei frog