Species: Hoplobatrachus rugulosus
English Name: Chinese Bullfrog, Chinese Edible Frog, Taiwanese Frog
Chinese Name: 虎皮蛙, 田雞
Family: Ranidae
Description:
Large frog with 12,5 cm or more in snout-vent length. The coloration is olive-brown with black spots on the upperside and white on the underside. The dorsum has many elongated wrinkles and the lips are ornamented with black bars. The natural habitats are freshwater marches, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds, canals and ditches. These frogs are commonly found in wet markets, seafood markets and pet stores.
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
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References:
– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.