Dybowski's frog
A species of Holarctic true frogs Scientific name : Rana dybowskii Genus : Holarctic true frogs
Dybowski's frog, A species of Holarctic true frogs
Scientific name: Rana dybowskii
Genus: Holarctic true frogs
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Description
Dybowski's frog is a common tree frog of the forests and lowlands of northern East Asia. Pollution, urbanization, and various human activities such as the large-scale damming of rivers has negatively affected the species' habitats, but the population currently remains stable. This species has some significance in traditional Chinese belief systems.
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Lifespan
2-5 years
Diet
Dybowski's frog sustains primarily on invertebrates such as spiders, ants, and beetles. Interestingly, they also exhibit cannibalistic behavior, frequently preying on tadpoles of their own species.
Appearance
Dybowski's frog is a medium-sized amphibian with smooth skin. It is typically brown or olive with varying dark spots and marbled patterns. Females display a larger size and rougher skin textures compared to their male counterparts, contributing to sexual dimorphism within the species. Dybowski's frog's feet are fully webbed for better swimming performance.
Behavior
Dybowski's frog exemplifies nocturnal, semi-aquatic tendencies, typically residing by slow-moving streams and rice fields. This species hibernates during winter, burrowing into nearby mud to survive the cold. Notably, males of this species are characterized by vocal mating calls during breeding season. They display mild territorial behavior, often engaging in physical confrontation for optimal breeding spots.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Holarctic true frogs Species
Dybowski's frog 
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