Goliath frog

Tallest Frog: If you’ve ever wondered what the world’s tallest frog looks like, this is it. The rainforests of Equatorial Guinea and southwest Cameroon are home to the goliath frog. It can grow up to 34 centimeters long and weigh 3.3 kilograms. Unfortunately, habitat damage and food poaching have led to its designation as endangered.

 

Tallest frog-Goliath frog
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worlds Tallest Frog
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Surinam horned frog: Tallest Frog

Surinam horned frank is the world’s tallest frog and is endemic to Suriname. The species grows from eight to twenty centimeters (3.7 to 7.9 inches) long and weighs up to 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds). Its broad head and horns above the eyes make it easily recognizable. The frog is green and brown in color and spends hours waiting for an opportunity to attack.

 

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Conraua goliath: Tallest Frog

The Conraua goliath is a species of frog. Only a limited portion of Central Africa contains this amphibian. It lives in the Lower Guinean Forest Zone in tropical lowland forests. Its range stretches from the Sanaga river basin in Cameroon to the Benito river basin in Equatorial Guinea. Additionally, the Kienke and Lana river basins have it.

 

Conraua goliath
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Goliath frog

The Goliath frog is one of the world’s tallest frogs. It can grow to 34 centimeters long and weigh 3.3 kilograms. The large size allows it to perform impressive jumps and can even push large rocks to build its nests. Sadly, the Goliath frog is a predators’ favourite meal and is an endangered species.

Conraua goliath’s nest-excavating behavior

Scientists have studied the nest-excavating behavior of Conraua goliath frogs. They have learned that the male frog whistles for his female partner to come near the nest and grabs her until she deposits her eggs. The female watches the nest after the eggs have been placed until the tadpoles emerge.

Habitat

Researchers hope that this study will help save one of the most endangered frogs in the world. The frogs are in danger due to habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, as much as 40% of the world’s amphibians are in danger of extinction.

Reproduction

Researchers in Cameroon have discovered the breeding habits of the World’s tallest frog. The giant frogs live in small ponds and alter their natural environments to reproduce. Researchers observed that the frogs move rocks weighing two kilograms to build their nests. They are also anxious parents and nurture their young in these protected ponds away from torrent rivers and other predators.

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