Vietnamese Mossy Frog
Vietnamese mossy frog is a semi-aquatic species of frog belonging to the family Rhacophoridae, found in northern Vietnam. The species is nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Rhacophoridae |
Genus | Theloderma |
Scientific Name | Theloderma corticale |
Other Names | Mossy frog, Tonkin bug-eyed frog |
Size | 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in) |
Color | Patches of green and brown |
Distribution | Northern Vietnam |
Habitat | Primary evergreen rainforests, found in flooded caves and on the banks of mountain streams |
Diet | Insects, small invertebrates |
Breeding Season | April to June |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 8 to 10 eggs |
Incubation Period | 7 to 14 days |
Metamorphosis Period | Around 1 year |
Average Lifespan | 12 to 15 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Data Deficient |
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Published on March 30th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.