Rock frog
A species of Staurois Scientific name : Staurois natator Genus : Staurois
Rock frog, A species of Staurois
Scientific name: Staurois natator
Genus: Staurois
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Description
Staurois natator is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines, where found on the islands of Mindanao, Leyte and Samar. It has sometimes been reported from other Philippine islands and Borneo, but these populations are now regarded as separate species (S. guttatus and S. nubilus). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Rock frog's diet predominantly includes small invertebrates, particularly insects. Its adeptness at catching prey mid-jump distinguishes its feeding habits, with a particular penchant for mosquitoes.
Appearance
Rock frog is a small, slender frog, typically around 5 centimeters long. It has smooth skin with vivid black and green coloration forming a distinct reticulated pattern on its dorsal side. The frog's legs are also banded with these colors. It lacks a tail but has webbed feet, useful for its aquatic lifestyle. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Rock frog exhibits a remarkable foot-flagging behavior as a warning to rivals, consisting of extending its hind limbs and webbed toes to signal its presence. Notably, these semi-aquatic frogs are solitary, only interacting during mating periods, often in noisy choruses. Rock frog is territorial, typically vocalizing and visually displaying to assert dominance.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Staurois Species
Rock frog 
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