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Olive Frog

Nidirana adenopleura

A small amphibian species endemic to Southeast Asian regions, particularly found in mountainous and forested habitats of China and surrounding territories. Member of the Ranidae family with distinctive morphological characteristics.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Subtropical mountain forests, humid tropical regions with elevations between 500-1500 meters, preferring dense vegetation near streams and small water bodies

Ecological Role

Plays crucial role in insect population control, serves as prey for larger predators, contributes to forest ecosystem biodiversity and nutrient cycling

Morphology

SKIN COAT Smooth, olive-green to brownish skin with potential camouflage patterns matching forest floor vegetation
LIMBS WINGS Strong hind limbs adapted for jumping, webbed toes for aquatic locomotion, reduced toe webbing compared to other ranid frogs
HEAD SENSORY Large prominent eyes, well-developed tympanum, broad flattened head with short snout
BODY STRUCTURE Small-sized frog, typically 35-45 mm in body length, compact muscular body with robust limb structure

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: LiCheng Shih

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