Kuhl's creek frog
A species of Fanged frogs Scientific name : Limnonectes kuhlii Genus : Fanged frogs
Kuhl's creek frog, A species of Fanged frogs
Scientific name: Limnonectes kuhlii
Genus: Fanged frogs
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Description
The Kuhl's creek frog or large-headed frog (Limnonectes kuhlii) is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Kuhl's creek frog primarily consumes small invertebrates, with a preference for insects. Though not highly specialized, its diet does emphasize arachnids and mollusks, especially under damp conditions, reflecting opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Kuhl's creek frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth, damp skin. Its coloration varies from olive to dark brown, commonly featuring uneven light and dark patches. The head is more extensive than it is long, with a notably concave interorbital region. Males are distinctive due to enlarged forearms and nuptial pads during the mating season. This species lacks distinctive features such as horns, wings, or tail.
Behavior
Kuhl's creek frog typically showcases semi-aquatic behavior, residing primarily in streams and being nocturnally active. Notably, the males aggressively guard their territories and breeding sites, using their enlarged heads for combat. Interestingly, they often construct spawning nests made of rocks. Their primary diet consists of invertebrates and small vertebrates, captured via sit-and-wait foraging.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fork-tongued frogs Genus
Fanged frogs Species
Kuhl's creek frog 
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