Odorrana swinhoana (Boulenger, 1903)

Size

Odorrana swinhoana are medium to large-sized frogs, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in). They can live up to 11 years.

Geographic size variation

Body size varies across different locations: for males, average snout-vent length from low-lying locations was 58 and 73 mm (2.3 and 2.9 in) respectively, and from highland locations was 73 and 85 mm (2.9 and 3.3 in) respectively.

Dorsal coloration

The dorsum is bright green, while the flanks are brown or green, marked with white or dark mottling.

Skin texture

The dorsal skin has a fine pebbled texture.

Venter coloration

The venter is white.

Limb morphology

Well-developed discs are present on the finger tips, and the toes have well-developed webbing.

Tadpole characteristics

Tadpoles of this species are adapted to running water and have a ventral sucking disc, with a green back.

Habitat

Odorrana swinhoana live in hill streams within broadleaf forests.

Diet

They forage on both terrestrial and aquatic prey: their diet consists primarily of insects and arachnids, and also includes gastropods, crustaceans, and chilopods.

Breeding habitat

Breeding occurs in small, shady, rocky mountain creeks.

Male breeding behavior

Males call both day and night, usually while hidden in rock crevices.

Egg laying

Their eggs are attached to underwater rocks.

Threat status

This is a common species not facing serious threats, although agriculture and infrastructure development do pose some threats.

Conservation presence

It can be found in a number of protected areas.