Diskless-fingered odorous frog
A species of Odorous frog Scientific name : Odorrana grahami Genus : Odorous frog
Diskless-fingered odorous frog, A species of Odorous frog
Scientific name: Odorrana grahami
Genus: Odorous frog
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Description
Graham's frog or diskless-fingered odorous frog (Odorrana grahami) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is found in China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and possibly Hunan) and Vietnam (in Hoà ng Liên National Park in the north). Presumably it is also found in Myanmar in areas adjacent to its Chinese distribution area.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Diskless-fingered odorous frog is primarily insectivorous, feeding mainly on spiders and beetles. Additionally, it also consumes ants, termites, and other small invertebrates, demonstrating a diverse carnivorous diet.
Appearance
Diskless-fingered odorous frog is a moderate-sized frog with robust hindquarters. Its skin texture is typically rough, accented by prominent skin folds and bumps. It displays a notable coloration that ranges between dark green and brown on its dorsal surface, often with dark streaks or patches. Ventral surfaces are paler and smoother. Males have distinct vocal sacs. No significant age, gender, or subspecies differences are observed beyond the vocal sac difference.
Behavior
Diskless-fingered odorous frog displays an adjusted nocturnal lifestyle, specializing in foraging on forest floor habitats for insects. It exhibits a dominant territorial behavior around waters in breeding season, using vocalization to ward off rivals. The species leads a rather solitary existence, save for mating interactions.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Odorous frog Species
Diskless-fingered odorous frog