Budgett's Frog
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Budgett's Frog
Lepidobatrachus laevis
Budgett's Frog has a funny, flat shape and big eyes! It loves to swim and can be found in ponds and swamps.
Habitat: Ponds and swamps
Appearance
The Budgett's Frog has a very broad, flattened body with a huge head and wide mouth, giving it a perpetually grumpy look. Its small, beady eyes are positioned high on its head. Its skin is typically dull green, olive, or brown, often with darker mottled patterns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyCeratophryidaeGenusLepidobatrachus
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Despite their angry look, it's just their natural facial structure!
Their tadpoles are fierce predators, even eating other tadpoles in the water!
They can inflate their bodies like a balloon to appear larger and scare off threats.
When startled, they can let out a surprisingly loud, terrifying, ear-splitting scream!
Special abilities
Ability
Mud Mover
Budgett's Frog can rapidly dig backwards into mud using specialized hind legs to create a protective burrow during dry periods.
Ability
Grip and Gulp
Budgett's Frog has bony projections on its lower jaw that act like teeth, allowing it to powerfully grip and swallow large prey whole.
Ability
Hydro-Storage
Budgett's Frog can absorb and store significant amounts of water in its body, helping it endure long dry seasons underground.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-15 cm
- Weight
- 0.1-0.25 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Top Speed
- 1 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1000-4000
- Metamorphosis
- 14-28 days
Diet & Feeding
This frog eats nearly anything it can fit in its large mouth, from insects to other amphibians.
Age differences: Tadpoles are carnivorous predators, often cannibalistic.
Primary Foods
- Insects
- Fish
- Other frogs
- Small rodents
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
False Water Cobra
Hydrodynastes gigas
Larger snakes prey on frogs in wetlands.
hunts
Chaco White-lipped Frog
Leptodactylus chaquensis
Preys on other frog species it encounters.
hunts
Field Cricket
Gryllus assimilis
Devours various insects that come within reach.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Webbed Feet
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Budget FrogParaguayan Frog
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Budgett's Frog?
10-15 cm
How much does Budgett's Frog weigh?
0.1-0.25 kg
How long does Budgett's Frog live?
5-15 years
How fast can Budgett's Frog move?
1 km/h
What does Budgett's Frog eat?
This frog eats nearly anything it can fit in its large mouth, from insects to other amphibians.
Where is Budgett's Frog usually found?
Ponds and swamps
How does Budgett's Frog hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Budgett's Frog lay?
1000-4000
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