Gallery description : burrowing frog

Burrowing Frog (heleioporus) is a amphibian type animal. It inhabits forests, rivers and marshes. The weight of the animal is about 20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz) and average life span is 10 - 15 years. Foxes, snakes, birds predators are dangerous for burrowing frogs. Look up the table below to learn more facts.

Facts about burrowing frogs
NameBurrowing Frog
ColourBlack, green, grey, brown, yellow
Conservation StatusLeast concern
DietCarnivore
Skin TypePermeable
Scientific NameHeleioporus
KingdomAnimalia
GenusHeleioporus
PredatorsFoxes, snakes, birds
ClassAmphibia
Distinctive FeaturesLong limbs and rough, bumpy skin
Size (L)6cm - 10cm (2.4in - 4in)
Top Speed8km/h (5mph)
Weight20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz)
TypeAmphibian
Average Clutch Size200
Life Span10 - 15 years
LifestyleSolitary
HabitatForests, rivers and marshes
Main PreyInsects, worms, spiders
PhylumChordata
OrderAnura
FamilyMyobatrachidae
Image Details
Description Burrowing frog. Ornate burrowing frog – Platyplectrum ornatum (Department of ...
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