Goliath Frog of West Africa, World's Largest Frog Species
Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Goliath frog of West Africa is considered the world's largest frog species which can grow to 13 inches from head to vent and weighs 7 lbs.
Link. See also the Gold frog - the world's smallest frog specie.The Goliath frog, an African frog of genus Conraua, can grow up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length from head to vent, and weighs up to 7 lb (3 kg). It is the largest frog on earth and is renowned for its incredible leaping ability. However, it is usually exhausted after two or three of these leaps. This animal has a relatively small habitat range, mainly in West Africa. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and collection for the pet trade. (image source)
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