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Frogs are amphibians that are known for their jumping abilities, croaking sounds, bulging eyes and slimy skin. Amphibian is a vertebrate animal that spends at least some of its life in water. There are about 6,000 species of amphibians. While many frogs and toads look similar, there are some differences. For example, frogs typically have long, strong hind legs that aid them in leaping, while toads have shorter hind legs more suitable for walking than hopping. Another difference in their appearance is their eyes. Frogs usually have big, bulging eyes, while toads’ eyes are more subtle in appearance. Largest Frogs and Toads
Largest Frog and toad
The world’s largest known frog is the goliath frog, which lives in Central Africa. It measures up to 87.63 cm long and weighs as much as 3.66 kg.
The largest tree frog is Hyla vasta, which lives only on the island of Hispaniola. It is more than 12 cm long and has huge round finger and toe disks which grip like superglue.
The world’s largest toad is the South American marine toad. It can have a body length of over 23 cm and weigh up to 1.2 kg.
Smallest Frog and Toad
The smallest frog and the world’s smallest amphibian is Paedophryne amauensis frog, which measures only 7.7 mm. They are capable of jumping thirty times their body length.
The world’s smallest toad is North American Oak toad, with the body length of 19 to 33 mm.
Newest Frog and Toad
A new species of frog discovered by scientists in Panama jungle has been named after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
The new species, Pristimantis gretathunbergae popuparly known as Greta Thunberg rain frog was discovered in 2012.
A new species of toad discovered in the mountains of Brazil is neon orange toadlet genus, the toadlet was first found in 2016 in the Mantiqueira mountain range of Brazil, said study author Ivan Nunes, professor in the department of biological and environmental sciences at São Paulo State University in Brazil.
Longest Frog Jump
On 21 may 1977, a female sharp-nosed frog leaped 10.2 m in three consecutive jumps at a frog derby at Larula Natal Spa, Paulpietersburg in South Africa.
The cricket frog is only 3.5 cm and can jump 36 times its own length. If an adult human jumped 36 times his own length, the long-jump record could stand at 65.8 cm.
Most Poisonous Frog
The poison-arrow frogs of central and South America are the most deadly. The world’s most poisonous amphibian is the golden poison-arrow frog of Western Colombia.
The golden poison frog is considered one of the most deadliest frog in the world.
The dyeing dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) is one of the largest species of poison dart frogs, yet it only grows to be about 2 inches long. It is a species from the genus Dendrobates, which is less toxic than the Phyllobates genus.
Glass Frog
Glass frogs have translucent bellies and chest. They are named for their translucent abdominal skin. Indigenous to the cloud forests of Central and South America. Glass frogs include more than 120 species. The reason for their unique appearance has gone mostly uninvestigated, but new research has found the frogs’ glass-like skin helps them blend in and avoid being spotted by predators.
