FROGS can be found on every continent in the world except Antarctica. There are almost 4,500 different species of these amphibians, but the greatest diversity occurs in the tropical areas of the world, where the wet environment especially suits their water- and oxygen-absorbing skin. Check out some of the fascinating frogs that call Asia home.
White's Tree Frog
Litoria caerulea
Also known as: Australian green tree frog, Dumpy tree frog
- Native to Australia and New Guinea
- Larger than most Australian frogs, they grow up to 10 centimetres in length
Black-Spotted Frog
Pelophylax nigromaculatus
Also known as: Dark-spotted frog
- Found in eastern and northeastern China, the Korean Peninsula, most of Japan and the Amur River Valley in Russia
- It's a species of true frog, from the family Ranidae
Malayan Horned Frog
Megophrys nasuta
Also known as: Long-nosed horned frog
- Found in the rainforest areas of southern Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo
- This large frog ranges from 100-120 millimetres in length
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