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The giant burrowing frog [2] [3] or eastern owl frog [1] (Heleioporus australiacus) is a large frog species that occurs in coastal south-east New South Wales and Victoria in Australia. It is also known as the owl frog, southern owl frog, spotted owl frog, burrowing owl frog. [4]
Burrowing frog may refer to several fossorial frog species: Giant burrowing frog (Heleioporus australiacus), a frog in the family Myobatrachidae found in coastal south east New South Wales and Victoria, Australia; Indian burrowing frog (Sphaerotheca breviceps), a frog in the family Dicroglossidae found in South Asia
The Mexican burrowing toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis) is the single living representative of the family Rhinophrynidae. [2] It is a unique species in its taxonomy and morphology , with special adaptations to assist them in digging burrows where they spend most of their time.
The family is small, comprising only eleven different species. The American spadefoot toads are of typical shape to most fossorial (or burrowing) frogs. They are round, with short legs and protruding eyes. As suggested by their name, these frogs have hard, keratinous protrusions present on their feet, which help them to dig.
The African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus), also known as the giant bullfrog or the South African burrowing frog, is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae.It is also known as the pixie frog due to its scientific name.
Species See text The Mexican burrowing tree frog ( Smilisca ), also known as the cross-banded tree frog , is a genus of frogs in the family Hylidae found in Mexico , southern Texas and Arizona , Central America , and northwestern South America .
Spencer's burrowing frog is a fossorial frog native to the deserts of western and central Australia. During dry periods, the frog burrows underground to avoid desiccation . After a period of heavy rain, they emerge from the ground to feed and mate, laying their eggs in temporary pools of water.
These burrowing frogs have special genetic characteristics that help them to live in extreme environments. They stand out because some species are tetraploids instead of diploids. [1] All species have a similar body shape, they are rounded and squat with large eyes and the pupils constrict vertically.