Flying Frog: description, species, content in captivity

Natural riches are impressive for theirdiversity. In the world there are a lot of plants and representatives of the animal world. Almost every year, scientists identify new species. Today we will talk about the amphibian, which is known as the "flying frog". There are several varieties of these amphibians.

Frogfoot Frog

In the world there are about 80 types of flyingfrogs. All of them belong to the family Copepods. Frogs of this species not only jump and swim, but also perfectly float in the air. This feature is due to the fact that the paws of these amphibians have wide membranes. In some species, their area can be up to 20 cm².

Most often flying frogs are found in the following tropical regions:

• China;
• Japan;
• India;
• Philippines;
• The Malay Archipelago;
• Madagascar;
• countries of Africa.

These frogs prefer to dwell in trees. Amphibians descend to the ground only during the mating season for mating and laying eggs. The structure of the body allows them to carry out a small flight for a distance of up to 15 meters. Amphibia has a high tenacity, due to which the landing is always successful. Such maneuverability and accuracy is provided by the presence of small teeth and membranes on the legs, which are covered with sticky slime. When the frog needs to descend from the tree to the ground, it makes a jump and carries out its planned flight.

Description of the frog Rhacophorus arboreus

The habitat of Rhacophorus arboreus, or flyingfrogs of Kinugass, - the islands of Sado and Honshu (Japan). The amphibian is found in moist forests of tropics and subtropics, in freshwater marshes and on irrigated lands.

This species of tree frogs mainly lives on trees, and only in the mating season individuals gather near water sources. Their diet consists exclusively of insects.

The structure of the body of the frog Kinugassa severaldiffers from other species of amphibians. She has a very large head, and on the legs there are special membranes. Females are larger in size than males. The size of their body is 59 to 82 mm, while the partner does not exceed 60 mm. Color bright green, on the back can be black or brown spots, although there are individuals that do not have any marks. The color of the iris can range from orange to reddish-brown.

In the mating season the male calls the femalea special call, which consists of a series of clicks. The flying frog can lay 300 to 800 eggs. From the cloaca of the female a substance is released, which it forms into a foam. The resulting mixture frog fastens on the branches of a tree, near any pond, and lays eggs there, after which they are fertilized by a male. After a short period of time, the foam becomes firm, which ensures future progeny protection from predators and drying out.

Description of a giant flying frog

Polypedates dennysii, or giant flyingfrog, inhabits the northern part of Vietnam. By its size, the amphibian can reach 15-18 cm. The females, unlike the males, are larger and have a bright color. The body may have white or brown spots. In fairly rare species, there are specks of a bright blue hue. If the amphibian is intimidated, its coloring can change and take a darker shade.

Interesting fact! Amphibians, born in captivity, are not bright green, their shade - something between green and blue, more like turquoise. The membranes on the hind limbs have a pink color.

A giant flying frog leads a mostly nocturnal life. The breeding season lasts from May to October.

Content in captivity

Recently, it has become fashionable to breedall kinds of strange creatures at home. Amphibians are especially popular. Gigantic flying frogs are rather indiscriminate in their content, but their reproduction in captivity is almost impossible.

If you decide to get yourself such a pet, youa special terrarium will be required, it is better to choose more spaciously so that the frog is comfortable. Inside it you need to equip snags and branches. Since amphibians like moisture, instead of ground, you need to fill the bottom of the terrarium with water. The layer should be about 5-7 cm.

Cleaning in the pet's home should be done regularly, as water quickly becomes contaminated by the excrement of the amphibian, and the walls are dirty because of the mucus that is found on the frog's feet. Temperature of content:

• in the afternoon: + 26;
• At night: + 20.

Feed frogs can be insects, large cockroaches. Large males can be given small mice.

The lifespan of flying frogs is about 15-20 years.