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Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Agalychnis callidryas
Red-eyed tree frog is a common name for several frog species:Agalychnis callidryas, native to Central America and Colombia Agalychnis taylori, native to Mexico and Central America Ranoidea chloris, native to Australia
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Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates tinctorius
The dyeing poison dart frog, also known as the cobalt poison frog, tinc, is a species of poison dart frog. It is among the most variably colored and largest species of poison dart frogs, typically reaching snout–vent lengths of about 50 mm (2.0 in). It is distributed in the eastern portion of the Guiana Shield, including parts of French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Brazil. These types of frogs usually tend to stay on the ground as it is easier to catch prey., though in some cases may climb trees as well. They are frequently found in treefall canopy gaps in the Amazon rainforest, as they utilize phytotelmata on the fallen trees for tadpole development.
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amphibian
Pacman Frog
Ceratophrys ornata
The Argentine horned frog, also known as the Argentine wide-mouthed frog, ornate horned frog, ornate horned toad, ornate pacman frog, or just the pacman frog, is a species of frog in the family Ceratophryidae. The species is endemic to South America. It is the most common species of horned frog, in the grasslands of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. A voracious eater, it will attempt to swallow anything that moves close to its wide mouth, such as insects, rodents, passerine birds, snakes, lizards, and other frogs, even if this predator would suffocate in the process. It is also kept as an exotic pet. The nickname "pacman frog" is a reference to the popular 1980's arcade game Pac-Man, where Pac-Man himself eats quite a lot, and has a mouth that takes up most of its body, much like the Argentine horned frog.
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White's Tree Frog
Litoria caerulea
The Australian green tree frog, also known as simply green tree frog in Australia, White's tree frog, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in the United States and New Zealand, though the latter is believed to have died out. It is morphologically similar to some other members of its family, particularly the magnificent tree frog (P. splendida) and the white-lipped tree frog.
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amphibian
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
The American bullfrog, often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is a species of large frog in the family Ranidae. The species is native to eastern North America. It typically inhabits large permanent water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes. The bullfrog can also be found in manmade habitats such as pools, koi ponds, canals, ditches, reservoirs and culverts. The bullfrog gets its common name from the sound the male makes during the breeding season, which sounds similar to a bull bellowing. It is a generalist carnivore, consuming a wide variety of prey. In turn, it is eaten by predators such as alligators, snakes, and birds.
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amphibian
Tomato Frog
Dyscophus antongilii
Tomato frogs are any of the three species of genus Dyscophus : D. antongilii, D. insularis, or D. guineti. Dyscophus is the only genus in subfamily Dyscophinae. They are endemic to Madagascar.
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Fire-Bellied Toad
Bombina orientalis
The Oriental fire-bellied toad is a small semiaquatic frog species found in northeastern Asia, where they primarily dwell in slow-moving bodies of water and temperate forests. Quite common throughout much of their range, these frogs have mild toxins that can be excreted through their skin, with their vibrant underbellies serving as a warning of this. While not a true toad, their green and black skin is covered in small tubercles, giving them a toadlike appearance. Their sounds, mainly produced by males during the mating season, are very unlike those of other frogs. While their population is in decline, their numbers are still high overall, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) rating them as a least-concern species. They are commonly kept as pets in land and water vivaria, as a relatively easy-to-care for species. They are also frequently used in scientific research, with their behavior, vocalizations, and learning skills all moderately studied.
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African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
The African clawed frog, also known as simply xenopus, African clawed toad, African claw-toed frog or the platanna) is a species of African aquatic frog of the family Pipidae. Its name is derived from the short black claws on its feet. The word Xenopus means 'strange foot' and laevis means 'smooth'.
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amphibian
African Dwarf Frog
Hymenochirus boettgeri
African dwarf frog is the common name for members of Hymenochirus, a genus of aquatic frog native to parts of Equatorial Africa. They are common in the pet trade and are often mistaken for the African clawed frog, a similar-looking frog in the same family. Their common name is obtained from their place of origin and the claws on their hind legs.
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amphibian
Green Tree Frog
Hyla cinerea
Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea)
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amphibian
Gray Tree Frog
Hyla versicolor
Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor)
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amphibian
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
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Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)
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Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)
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amphibian
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
The pickerel frog is a small North American frog, characterized by the appearance of seemingly "hand-drawn" squares on its dorsal surface.
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amphibian
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis)
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amphibian
Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)
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amphibian
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)
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amphibian
Fowler's Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
Fowler's Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri)
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amphibian
Spadefoot Toad
Scaphiopus holbrookii
Eastern spadefoot or eastern spadefoot toad may refer to:Scaphiopus holbrookii or eastern spadefoot, a toad found in North America Pelobates syriacus or eastern spadefoot, a toad found in Eastern Europe and the Middle East Eastern spadefoot toads (Leptobrachium), a genus of Southeast Asian toads, from family Megophryidae, unrelated to the above species
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