The frogs are amphibians of the order Anura, to which the frogs belong, and of the family Bufonidae, which comprises 46 genes, are found almost all over the planet and it is easy to distinguish them thanks to their dry and rough bodies, in addition to the characteristic way in which they move, jumping.
There are hundreds of types of frogs, some with powerful poisons and some totally harmless, how many of them do you know and are able to identify?Discover curiosities about frogs and various species in this article by Animal Expert.
- These are the types of frogs that we will characterize.
- We will continue to read and know more about each of them.
The bufo bufo or common toad is distributed in much of Europe, in addition to some Asian countries, such as Syria, it prefers to live in wooded areas and meadows, near water sources, however, it is also possible to find it in urban areas. , where he lives in parks and gardens.
The species measures between 8 and 13 centimeters and has a body full of roughness and warts, is dark brown, similar to the color of the earth or mud, with yellowish eyes.
The Arab frog is found in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.It inhabits any area where you can find the necessary water sources for reproduction.
It has a greenish body with few wrinkles, its skin has many black circular spots, as well as a discreet line from head to tail, similar to the frog running.
The baloch green frog is endemic to Pakistan, where it was registered in Pishin, lives in the meadows and is located in agricultural areas, this is what we know about their habits and their way of life.
The Caucasus spotted toad is another type of frog on this list, found in Armenia, Russia, Turkey and Georgia, where it lives in forests, prefers areas with abundant vegetation, close to water sources.
It is characterized by a dark brown body with several brown or black warts, its eyes are large and yellow.
Bombina orientalis is distributed in Russia, Korea and China, where it lives in coniferous forests, pastures and other areas close to water sources, in addition, it can also be found in urban areas.
The eastern fire belly toad is only 5 centimeters long, it can be identified by colors, as it has a green hue on the upper body, while its belly is red, orange or yellowish.below, the body is covered in black spots.
This type of frog is more toxic than the previous ones and, when it feels threatened, it is shown to its predators through the intense red color of its belly.
The cane toad is a species found in several countries of North America, South America and the Caribbean, inhabits savannah wetlands, forests and fields, although it can also be found in gardens.
This variety is highly toxic to other species, making it one of the most dangerous types of poison frogs, as adult frogs, tadpoles and eggs are able to kill their predators when ingested, so it is considered an invasive and dangerous species.as it can quickly deplete the animal population in the places where it lives.This species of frog is also dangerous for pets.
The Bufo stejnegeri or water frog is a rare species of China and Korea that prefers to live in wooded areas near water sources, where it nests.
This frog secretes a toxic substance that can be toxic to pets and other superior predators.
Incilius alvarius is endemic to Sonora , Mexico, and parts of the United States.It’s a big, plump-looking frog. Its color varies between the mud brown and the cuttlefish on the back, is sharper in the abdomen, also has yellow and green spots near the eyes.
This species has toxic active components in its skin, which produce hallucinogenic effects.Because of these properties, the species is used in spiritual sessions.
Anaxyrus americanus is found in the United States and Canada, where it lives in areas of forests, grasslands and scrub.The species measures between 5 and 7 centimeters and is characterized by a sepia body full of black warts.
This species is toxic to the animals that attack it, so domestic animals, such as cats and dogs, are in danger of extinction if they swallow or bite this frog. Find out what to do if your dog bites a frog in this article.
The Asian common toad is distributed in several Asian countries, inhabits natural and urban areas a few meters from sea level, so it can be found near beaches and riverbanks.
The species can measure up to 20 centimeters and has a sepia and beige body with several dark warts, also distinguished by the red areas around the eyes, the toxic substances of the species are dangerous to snakes and other predators.
Another type of frog on this list is the runner frog, a species that is distributed in Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Portugal, Russia and Ukraine, among other European countries, and inhabits semi-desert areas, such as forests and meadows, near freshwater springs.
Its skin is brown with different spots and warts, it is easy to differentiate it from other species because it has a yellow stripe that goes from head to tail.
The European green frog is a species introduced in Spain and the Balearic Islands, but can be found in much of Europe and parts of Asia, inhabits forests, meadows and areas near the low mountain, as well as in urban areas.
It reaches up to 15 centimeters and its body has a specific color: grayish skin or light cuttlefish, with many bright green spots.This species is one more among the types of poisonous frogs.
Pelobates cultripes is distributed in Spain and France, where it lives in areas of 1770 meters high, can be found in dunes, forests, urban areas and agricultural areas.
The black claw frog is characterized by its sepia skin with darker spots, its eyes, on the other hand, are yellow.
The last of our list of frog types is Alytes maurus or Alytes obstetricans, which are located in Spain and Morocco, live in wooded areas and rocks with high humidity levels, and can nest in rocks if surrounded by water.
It measures up to 5 centimeters and has warts-filled skin, its coloration is sepia with small colored spots, the male of the species wears the larvae on its back during development.
All types of frogs have toxins on the skin to protect themselves from predators, however, not all species are equally deadly, meaning that some frogs are more toxic than others, the toxins of some frogs are simply psychoactive, producing hallucinations and other similar symptoms., but not death, while the venom of some species can be fatal.
In general, most types of frogs are not dangerous to humans, but some can be dangerous to other animal species, such as dogs and cats.
Also get to know the most venomous frogs in Brazil in this peritoAnimal article.
Frogs, also known as bufonidae (Bufonidae), are frogs that live in wetlands and areas with vegetation around the world, except in arctic areas, where cold weather does not allow them to survive.
Among the curiosities of frogs, it is worth mentioning the lack of teeth, although they are carnivorous animals, but how do they feed without teeth?Once the prey is in the mouth, the frog presses its head to pass the victim down the throat without chewing it, and swallows it alive.
Unlike frogs, frogs have dry, rough skin, as well as warts and some species also have horns, males and females vocalize during mating season.
There are kinds of frogs with day and night habits, they can also have tree or terrestrial customs, although everyone needs to live near water sources to reproduce.
Another curiosity about frogs is their life cycle.Like frogs, species undergo a transformation involving several phases:
Now, during this metamorphosis, how long does it take for a tadpole to become a frog?On average, this metamorphosis takes 2 to 4 months.
There are also different types of tadpoles, depending on the family to which they belong:
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