Giant spiny frog
A species of Spiny frogs, Also known as Chinese edible frog Scientific name : Quasipaa spinosa Genus : Spiny frogs
Giant spiny frog, A species of Spiny frogs
Also known as:
Chinese edible frog
Scientific name: Quasipaa spinosa
Genus: Spiny frogs
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Description General Info
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Description
Quasipaa spinosa is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is known under many common names, including Chinese spiny frog, giant spiny frog, Chinese edible frog, and spiny paa frog. Its names refer to the distinctive characteristics of the species, relatively large size and the spiny chest of male frogs. Giant in frog terms only, it can nevertheless grow to lengths above 10Â cm (4Â in); this makes it the largest frog in Hong Kong.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Giant spiny frog primarily feeds on a diet of invertebrates, with a significant focus on aquatic insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. The species' feeding habits exemplify a carnivorous, opportunistic dietary lifestyle.
Appearance
Giant spiny frog is a small to moderately-sized frog with a strong, compact body and a deeply wrinkled, spinous skin. Its color varies from light to dark brown, often adorned with unevenly scattered dark spots. Notable features include a broad head and backwardly-directed thigh spines. There are no significant differences in appearance between different ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Giant spiny frog is primarily nocturnal, conducting most activity under the cover of darkness. It's highly territorial, employing vocalizations as a primary means to warn intruders. This species shows unique mating behavior, with males producing distinctive calls to attract females. Additionally, giant spiny frog is a skilled swimmer, often escaping into water bodies to avoid predators.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Can Li, Weishan Zhao, Dong Zhang, Runqiu Wang, Guitang Wang, Hong Zou, Wenxiang Li, Shangong Wu and Ming Li , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Fork-tongued frogs Genus
Spiny frogs Species
Giant spiny frog 
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