blyth's frog ( rana blythi )

Blyth's Giant Frog

Southeast Asia

Blyth's Giant Frog Limnonectes blythii

Amphibians ~ Fanged Frogs ~ Blyth's Giant Frog This very large frog is a common inhabitant of lowland to upper-level rainforest, especially along streams and other sources of water. It is also favoured for its dining qualities and juicy legs among locals and aborigines. It has a large and broad head with a pointed snout along with large hind legs. It can be found among leaf litter, perched inside wooden vessels that may be extended above ground, or relaxing on the sandy banks of streams. The colour can be highly variable, ranging from yellowish brown to drab grey. In juveniles, the back is usually lined with rows of small ridges, this is less pronounced in adults. In some specimens, a broad orange or yellow vertebral stripe may occur. In Southeast Asia, this species extends from the northen region all the way down to Southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and parts of Indonesia.