Hoplobatrachus tigerinus
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Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, commonly known as the Indian bullfrog, is a large species of fork-tongued frog found in South and Southeast Asia. A relatively large frog, it is normally green in color, although physiological traits vary between populations. Sexual dimorphism exists between males and females. Outside of its native range, H. tigerinus is a rapidly-spreading invasive species. Both adults and tadpoles can severely damage the populations of other frog species. Typically, Indian bullfrogs dwell in wetland environments. Research has been conducted on their ability to control mosquitos.
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Hoplobatrachus tigerinus | |
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Breeding male | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Dicroglossidae |
Genus: | Hoplobatrachus |
Species: | H. tigerinus |
Binomial name | |
Hoplobatrachus tigerinus (Daudin, 1803) | |
Synonyms | |
Rana tigerina – Daudin, 1802 |
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