How to Identify Dicroglossidae

Dicroglossidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 40 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Dicroglossidae Species

How to identify Hoplobatrachus rugulosus (Wiegmann, 1834)

Hoplobatrachus rugulosus (Wiegmann, 1834)

Hoplobatrachus rugulosus (Wiegmann, 1834)

Hoplobatrachus rugulosus is a large robust primarily insectivorous frog where fe…

How to identify Quasipaa spinosa (David, 1875)

Quasipaa spinosa (David, 1875)

Quasipaa spinosa (David, 1875)

Quasipaa spinosa is a large stream-breeding frog found in southern China, expect…

How to identify Limnonectes paramacrodon (Inger, 1966)

Limnonectes paramacrodon (Inger, 1966)

Limnonectes paramacrodon (Inger, 1966)

Limnonectes paramacrodon, the masked swamp frog, is a rare dicroglossid frog fou…

How to identify Quasipaa exilispinosa (Liu & Hu, 1975)

Quasipaa exilispinosa (Liu & Hu, 1975)

Quasipaa exilispinosa (Liu & Hu, 1975)

Quasipaa exilispinosa is a small Dicroglossidae frog with a patchy southern Chin…

How to identify Hoplobatrachus crassus (Jerdon, 1853)

Hoplobatrachus crassus (Jerdon, 1853)

Hoplobatrachus crassus (Jerdon, 1853)

Hoplobatrachus crassus is a terrestrial South Asian frog with specific physical …

How to identify Hoplobatrachus occipitalis (Günther, 1858)

Hoplobatrachus occipitalis (Günther, 1858)

Hoplobatrachus occipitalis (Günther, 1858)

Hoplobatrachus occipitalis, the crowned bullfrog, is a dicroglossid frog found a…

How to identify Fejervarya multistriata (Hallowell, 1861)

Fejervarya multistriata (Hallowell, 1861)

Fejervarya multistriata (Hallowell, 1861)

Fejervarya multistriata, the Hong Kong paddy frog, is a Dicroglossidae frog foun…

How to identify Fejervarya cancrivora (Gravenhorst, 1829)

Fejervarya cancrivora (Gravenhorst, 1829)

Fejervarya cancrivora (Gravenhorst, 1829)

Fejervarya cancrivora, the crab-eating frog, is a southeastern Asian native amph…

How to identify Minervarya agricola (Jerdon, 1853)

Minervarya agricola (Jerdon, 1853)

Minervarya agricola (Jerdon, 1853)

The common Indian cricket frog, Minervarya agricola, is a widespread frog native…

How to identify Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Lesson, 1834)

Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Lesson, 1834)

Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Lesson, 1834)

Euphlyctis hexadactylus is a largely aquatic frog found in most water bodies, in…

How to identify Fejervarya sakishimensis Matsui, Toda & Ota, 2008

Fejervarya sakishimensis Matsui, Toda & Ota, 2008

Fejervarya sakishimensis Matsui, Toda & Ota, 2008

Fejervarya sakishimensis is an endemic Dicroglossidae frog from Taiwan and Japan…

How to identify Limnonectes gyldenstolpei (Andersson, 1916)

Limnonectes gyldenstolpei (Andersson, 1916)

Limnonectes gyldenstolpei (Andersson, 1916)

Gyldenstolpe's frog (Limnonectes gyldenstolpei) is a dicroglossid frog found in …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Dicroglossidae?

Dicroglossidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. Description and life cycle: The most distinctive characteristic of Quasipaa spinosa is the keratinized skin spines on the chest of males. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Dicroglossidae?

Dicroglossidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. The skin is smooth, with more or less distinct rows of pores around the neck, sides, and belly.

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