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Flying Frog: description, species, content in captivity

Natural wealth is impressive with its diversity. In the world there are a lot of plants and representatives of the animal world. Almost every year, scientists reveal new species. Today we will talk about the amphibian, which is known as the "flying frog". There are several varieties of these amphibians.

Frogfoot Frog

In the world there are about 80 species of flying frogs. All of them belong to the family Copepods. Frogs of this species not only jump and swim, but also perfectly fly in the air. This feature is due to the fact that on the claws of these amphibians there are wide membranes. In some species, their area can be up to 20 cm 2 .

Most often flying frogs are found in the following tropical regions:

  • China;
  • Japan;
  • India;
  • Philippines;
  • The Malay Archipelago;
  • Madagascar;
  • Countries of Africa.

These frogs prefer to dwell in trees. Amphibians descend to the earth only in the mating season for mating and laying eggs. The body structure allows them to carry out a small flight for a distance of up to 15 meters. Amphibia has a high tenacity, due to which the landing is always successful. Such maneuverability and accuracy is provided by the presence of small teeth and membranes on the legs, which are covered with sticky slime. When the frog needs to descend from the tree to the ground, it makes a jump and carries out its planned flight.

Description of the frog Rhacophorus arboreus

The habitat of Rhacophorus arboreus, or the flying frog of Kinugass, is the islands of Sado and Honshu (Japan). The amphibian is found in the humid forests of the tropics and subtropics, in freshwater swamps and in irrigated lands.

This species of tree frogs mainly lives on trees, and only in the mating season the individuals gather near water sources. Their diet consists exclusively of insects.

The structure of the body of the frog Kinugassa differs somewhat from other species of amphibians. She has a very large head, and on the legs there are special membranes. Females are larger in size than males. The size of their body is from 59 to 82 mm, whereas the partner does not exceed 60 mm. Color bright green, on the back there may be spots of black or brown, although there are individuals that do not have any marks. The color of the iris can range from orange to reddish-brown.

In the mating season the male calls the female with a special call, which consists of a series of clicks. A flying frog can lay 300 to 800 eggs. From the cloaca of the female, a substance is released, which it forms into a foam. The resulting mixture frog is attached to the branches of a tree, near any water body, and lays eggs there, after which the male fertilizes them. After a short period of time, the foam becomes firm, which ensures future progeny protection from predators and drying out.

Description of a giant flying frog

Polypedates dennysii, or giant flying frog, inhabits the northern part of Vietnam. By its size, the amphibian can reach 15-18 cm. The females, unlike the males, are larger and have a bright color. The body may have white or brown spots. In fairly rare species there are specks of a bright blue hue. If the amphibian is intimidated, its coloring can change and take a darker shade.

Interesting fact! Amphibians, born in captivity, are not bright green, their shade - something between green and blue, more like turquoise. The membranes on the hind legs have a pink color.

A giant flying frog leads a mostly nocturnal life. The breeding season lasts from May to October.

Content in captivity

Recently, it has become fashionable to breed all kinds of strange creatures at home. Amphibians are especially popular. Gigantic flying frogs are rather indiscriminate in their content, but their reproduction in captivity is almost impossible.

If you decide to get yourself such a pet, you will need a special terrarium, it is better to choose more spaciously, so that the frog would feel comfortable. Inside it you need to equip snags and branches. Since amphibians like moisture, instead of ground, you need to fill the bottom of the terrarium with water. The layer should be about 5-7 cm.

Cleaning in the pet's dwelling needs to be done regularly, as water quickly becomes polluted from the amphibian's excrement, and the walls are dirty due to the mucus present on the frog's feet. Temperature of content:

  • In the afternoon: + 26;
  • At night: + 20.

Feed frogs can be insects, large cockroaches. Large males can be given small mice.

The lifespan of flying frogs is about 15-20 years.

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