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Torrent Frog
Torrent frogs are a number of unrelated frogs that prefer to inhabit small rapid-flowing mountain or hill streams with a lot of torrents. They are generally smallish neobatrachians with a greyish-brown and usually darkly mottled back, giving them excellent camouflage among wet rocks overgrown with algae; their well-developed feet make them agile climbers of slippery rocks. Torrent frogs belong to the following taxa: * The "torrent frogs" of Asia are certain species in various ranoid genera: ''Amolops'', ''Huia'', ''Odorrana'' (all Ranidae), ''Micrixalus'', ( Micrixalidae) and '' Nanorana'' (Dicroglossidae). * The "torrent frogs" of Africa are the genera ''Arthroleptides'', ''Petropedetes'' (both family Petropedetidae) and '' Odontobatrachus'' ( Odontobatrachidae), which are found in eastern Africa, central Africa and western Africa, respectively. * The "torrent frogs" of Australia are the genus ''Taudactylus'' of the Australian ground frog family (Myobatrachidae). * The torrent t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The huia ( ; ; ''Heteralocha acutirostris'') is an extinct species of New Zealand wattlebird, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. The last confirmed sighting of a huia was in 1907, although there was a credible sighting in 1924. It was already a rare bird before the arrival of Europeans, confined to the Ruahine, Tararua, Rimutaka and Kaimanawa mountain ranges in the south-east of the North Island. It was remarkable for having the most pronounced sexual dimorphism in bill shape of any bird species in the world. The female's beak was long, thin and arched downward, while the male's was short and stout, like that of a crow. Males were long, while females were larger at . The sexes were otherwise similar, with orange wattles and deep metallic, bluish-black plumage with a greenish iridescence on the upper surface, especially about the head. The tail feathers were unique among New Zealand birds in having a broad white band across the tips. The birds lived in forests ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petropedetes
''Petropedetes'' is a genus of frogs in the family Petropedetidae. In 2002, the genus absorbed all three species of the genus ''Arthroleptides'', but they were moved back in 2014. The informally assigned common name for frogs in this genus (and for frogs in certain other genera) is torrent frogs. The following species are recognised in the genus ''Petropedetes'': * ''Petropedetes cameronensis'' (Reichenow, 1874) * ''Petropedetes euskircheni'' (Barej et al., 2010) * ''Petropedetes johnstoni'' (Boulenger, 1888) * ''Petropedetes juliawurstnerae'' (Barej et al., 2010) * ''Petropedetes newtonii'' (Bocage, 1895) – Barej et al. (2010) considers ''P. darwinii'' occurring in Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) a synonym of ''P. johnstoni''. * ''Petropedetes palmipes'' Boulenger, 1905 * ''Petropedetes parkeri'' (Amiet, 1983) * ''Petropedetes perreti'' (Amiet, 1973) * ''Petropedetes vulpiae ''Petropedetes'' is a genus of frogs in the family Petropedetidae. In 2002, the genus absorbed all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tree Frog
A tree frog (or treefrog) is any species of frog that spends a major portion of its lifespan in trees, known as an arboreal state. Several lineages of frogs among the Neobatrachia have given rise to treefrogs, although they are not closely related to each other. Millions of years of convergent evolution have resulted in very similar morphology even in species that are not very closely related. Furthermore, tree frogs in seasonally arid environments have adapted an extra-epidermal layer of lipid and mucus as an evolutionary convergent response to accommodate the periodic dehydration stress. Description As the name implies, these frogs are typically found in trees or other high-growing vegetation. They do not normally descend to the ground, except to mate and spawn, though some build foam nests on leaves and rarely leave the trees at all as adults. Tree frogs are usually tiny as their weight has to be carried by the branches and twigs in their habitats. While some reach 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocket Frog (other)
Rocket frog is a common name for many species of frog, it may refer to * ''Litoria dorsalis'', Dwarf Rocket Frog * ''Litoria inermis'', Bumpy Rocket Frog * ''Litoria freycineti'', Wallum Rocket Frog * ''Litoria longirostris'', Scrub Rocket Frog * ''Litoria nasuta'', Striped Rocket Frog * ''Litoria watjulumensis'', Giant or Large rocketfrog * '' Colostethus flotator,'' Rainforest Rocket Frog * ''Colostethus jacobuspetersi,'' Quito Rocket Frog * ''Colostethus nubicola'', Boquete Rocket Frog * ''Colostethus panamensis'', Common Rocket Frog Rocket frog may also refer to * FROG rockets, a term for FROG-7 See also * Orbiting Frog Otolith * Animals in space Animals in space originally served to test the survivability of spaceflight, before human spaceflights were attempted. Later, other non-human animals were flown to investigate various biological processes and the effects microgravity and space ... {{disambiguation Animal common name disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Frog (other)
Green frog may refer to various frogs worldwide: * ''Pelophylax'', a true frog genus in the family Ranidae found in the Old World ** Specifically, the edible frog (''P. ''kl.'' esculenta''), the most common ''Pelophylax'' of Europe * ''Lithobates clamitans'', a true frog species in the family Ranidae of North America that also includes the subspecies bronze frog * ''Litoria aurea'', a Hylidae ("true tree frog") species of Australia, also known as green and golden bell frog, green bell frog or green and golden swamp frog * '' Green Frog Hybrid Bus'', a bus company in the Philippines that consists of the country's first hybrid electric buses in their fleet See also *Green Toad (other) Green toad can refer to multiple species of toad, all formerly included in the genus ''Bufo'': *''Anaxyrus debilis'', the North American green toad, from Mexico and the United States *'' Anaxyrus retiformis'', the Sonoran green toad, from Mexico an ... {{disambiguation Animal common name disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grass Frog (other)
The grass frog (''Ptychadena'')) is a genus of frogs in the family Ptychadenidae, distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as nilotic Egypt Grass frog may also refer to: * Asiatic grass frog (''Rana chensinensis''), a frog in the family Ranidae found in China and Mongolia * European grass frog (''Rana temporaria''), a frog in the family Ranidae found throughout much of Europe * Forrer's grass frog (''Lithobates forreri''), a frog in the family Ranidae found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua * Growling grass frog (''Litoria raniformis''), a frog in the family Hylidae native to southern South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania, Australia * Little grass frog The little grass frog (''Pseudacris ocularis'') is a species of chorus frog endemic to the Southeastern United States. It is currently the smallest North American anuran and occurs in a wide variety of ephemeral and semi-permanent wetlands. Desc ... (''Pseudacris ocularis' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrent Treefrog
The Australian waterfall frog or torrent treefrog (''Ranoidea nannotis'') is a species of tree frog native to Far North Queensland, Australia. The common name "waterfall frog" is indicative of its habitat of moist, rocky streams, and is often found along waterfalls within its range. Taxonomy The waterfall frog is one of the four species of Australian torrent treefrogs that comprise the ''Ranoidea nannotis'' species group. The other species are the mountain mist frog, common mist frog, and the armoured mist frog. Description The waterfall frog is large in size, reaching 5.5 cm in length. The dorsal surface is mottled with puck brown. The patterning on the back is similar to its habitat, allowing for effective camouflage against granite. The ventral surface is bright orange, green, and pink in colour, and granular. The posterior ventral surface is translucent, showing internal parts. The toe pads of ''R. nannotis'' are very large in comparison to toe width, to aid in gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eungella Torrent Frog
The Eungella torrent frog or Eungella day frog (''Taudactylus eungellensis'') is a species of stream dwelling frog endemic to Australia. It is restricted to ranges west of Mackay, Queensland, Mackay in mid-eastern Queensland. Description It is a relatively small frog reaching 35mm in length. The head and body are slender and the limbs are long and lean. The dorsum (biology), dorsum ranges from yellowish-tan to dark brown in colour with darker mottling. There is an X-shaped marking on the back. The front half of the head is usually lighter than the back half and the arms and legs have banding. The toes and feet have wedge-shaped pads and no webbing. The back is smooth or granular with a few low warts. The belly is smooth and deep yellow. The irises restrict horizontally and are golden. The tympanum (zoology), tympanum is indistinct. Ecology and behaviour This frog inhabits Montane forest, montane rainforest and tall open forests. It is found in and around flowing creeks. If alarm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Torrent Frog
''Micrixalus saxicola'' (black torrent frog, Malabar tropical frog, Jerdon's olive-brown frog, or small torrent frog) is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae, found in forest streams in the Western Ghats of India.This frog has a brown colored dorsum and a white ventral side with irregular white specks on its dark brown throat and chest. Its smooth skin and cryptic coloration allow it to blend into its surroundings while resting or calling. The males of the species are territorial, and will use calling, foot tapping, and foot flagging to warn off competition. ''M. saxicolais'' is described by the IUCN as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and human interference.The frog also threatened by infection by the fungus ''Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.'' Description Adult ''M. saxicola'' is a small frog that is about 25 to 30 mm, or 1 to 2 inches, long from snout to vent.Boulenger, G. A. (1890Fauna of British India: Reptilia and batrachia p. 465. Male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylidae
Hylidae is a wide-ranging family of frogs commonly referred to as "tree frogs and their allies". However, the hylids include a diversity of frog species, many of which do not live in trees, but are terrestrial or semiaquatic. Taxonomy and systematics The earliest known fossils that can be assigned to this family are from the Cretaceous of India and the state of Wyoming in the United States. The common name of "tree frog" is a popular name for several species of the family Hylidae. However, the name "treefrog" is not unique to this family, also being used for many species in the family Rhacophoridae. The following genera are recognised in the family Hylidae: * Subfamily Hylinae ** Tribe Cophomantini *** '' Aplastodiscus'' – canebrake treefrogs *** ''Boana'' – gladiator treefrogs *** ''Bokermannohyla'' *** ''Hyloscirtus'' *** ''Myersiohyla'' *** ''Nesorohyla'' *** '' "Hyla" nicefori'' ** Tribe Dendropsophini ***''Dendropsophus'' *** '' Julianus'' *** ''Lysapsus'' †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torrent Treefrog
The Australian waterfall frog or torrent treefrog (''Ranoidea nannotis'') is a species of tree frog native to Far North Queensland, Australia. The common name "waterfall frog" is indicative of its habitat of moist, rocky streams, and is often found along waterfalls within its range. Taxonomy The waterfall frog is one of the four species of Australian torrent treefrogs that comprise the ''Ranoidea nannotis'' species group. The other species are the mountain mist frog, common mist frog, and the armoured mist frog. Description The waterfall frog is large in size, reaching 5.5 cm in length. The dorsal surface is mottled with puck brown. The patterning on the back is similar to its habitat, allowing for effective camouflage against granite. The ventral surface is bright orange, green, and pink in colour, and granular. The posterior ventral surface is translucent, showing internal parts. The toe pads of ''R. nannotis'' are very large in comparison to toe width, to aid in gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taudactylus
''Taudactylus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Myobatrachidae. These frogs are endemic to rainforest areas of coastal eastern Australia, most of this genus inhabit fast flowing streams in highland area. Most members of this genus have suffered serious declines, in which the disease chytridiomycosis appears to have played a significant role: ''T. diurnus'' is believed to be extinct, while all others except ''T. liemi'' are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. These listings are conservative, and it is likely ''T. acutirostris'', presently listed as critically endangered, already is extinct. They are distinguishable from other Australian myobatrachids by the T-shaped pad at the end of each finger and toe. They are all small frog and reach no larger than 40 mm in length. The fingers and toes are unwebbed and the skin is generally smooth. The tympanum is large and is either visible or hidden. They lack vocal sacs but all species are known to call. The Eungella Torren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
