Guenther's Frog
Hylarana guentheri
This species is frequently nicknamed the 'Barking Frog' because its loud, rhythmic call sounds remarkably like a small dog yapping.
- Scientific name
- Hylarana guentheri
- Taxonomy
- Animalia › Chordata › Amphibia › Anura › Ranidae › Hylarana
- IUCN Red List status
- Least Concern
- Population trend
- stable
- Biome
- wetland
- Habitat
- Freshwater marshes, rice paddies, ponds, and slow-moving ditches near human settlements.
- Diet
- Generalist carnivore consuming flies, crickets, and small beetles.
- Range
- Southern China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand
- Size
- 6 to 10 cm in length
- Lifespan
- 3-6 years
- Active
- nocturnal
- Threats
- Agricultural pollution, heavy pesticide use, and loss of breeding ponds to urban development.
- Safe to approach?
- Harmless to humans. Maintain a respectful distance to avoid stressing the animal. Do not handle, as amphibians absorb chemicals through their skin; if contact occurs, wash hands thoroughly.
Hylarana guentheri ( Günther's frog ) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Rana . It is found in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, and possibly Cambodia and Laos. An introduced population is found on Guam. An alternate common name is Günther's Amoy frog , and the honorific is often spelled "Guenther's".
Photo: 尹若宇, CC-BY-SA, via iNaturalist
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