Quasipaa exilispinosa
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Genus
SPECIES
Quasipaa exilispinosa

Quasipaa exilispinosa is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is known under many common names, including Hong Kong spiny frog, common spiny frog, lesser spiny frog, little spiny frog, and Hong Kong paa frog. It has a patchy distribution in southern China including Hong Kong. Its natural habitats are subtropical hill streams in forests or shrublands, and sometimes also seepages, stream-fed marshes, and forests. It is threatened by over-collecting for human consumption and by habitat loss.

Show More

As hinted by common names "lesser" or "little" spiny frog, Quasipaa exilispinosa are relatively small among Quasipaa and the related frogs. Males grow to a snout–vent length of about 61 mm (2.4 in) and females to 57 mm (2.2 in). Tadpoles are up to about 39 mm (1.5 in) in length.

Show Less

Geography

Continents
Biogeographical realms

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Quasipaa exilispinosa Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasipaa_exilispinosa
2. Quasipaa exilispinosa on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/58424/63883932

More Fascinating Animals to Learn About