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Indian bull frog

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Photo by KarthikAk
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Description:

Like the breeding plumage of birds, many frogs species also change their color during the breeding season. This Indian bull frog, the largest frog in India is usually dark in color. During the breeding season, the males of this frog change its color to bright yellow and their vocal sacs into bright blue.

Habitat:

Aquatic, semi aquatic

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Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

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PublishedJune 26, 2014

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