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There are tremendous differences between species in jumping capability. Within a species, jump distance increases with increasing size, but relative jumping distance (body-lengths jumped) decreases. The Indian skipper frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) has the ability to leap out of the water from a position floating on the surface. [106]
Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae known commonly as the Madagascar jumping frog. It is endemic to Madagascar , where it has a wide distribution across the eastern side of the island.
This species is a mid-sized true frog.Adult green frogs range from 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) in body length (snout to vent, excluding the hind legs). The typical body weight of this species is from 28 to 85 g (0.99 to 3.00 oz).
However, there is a correlation found with size of prey relative to body size of the bullfrog. Juveniles and adults typically go after prey that is relative to their own body size. [ 52 ] The bullfrog is able to make allowance for light refraction at the water-air interface by striking at a position posterior to the target's perceived location.
The goliath frog (Conraua goliath), otherwise known commonly as the giant slippery frog and the goliath bullfrog, is a species of frog in the family Conrauidae. The goliath frog is the largest living frog. [3] [4] Specimens can reach up to about 35 centimetres (14 in) in snout–vent length and 3.3 kilograms (7.3 lb) in weight. [5]
The spring peeper is a tan or brown frog with a dark cross on its dorsa (thus the Latin name crucifer, meaning cross-bearer [7]), though sometimes the marking may be indistinct. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Dark lines can also be found between the eyes and in a crossband on the hindlimbs of P. crucifer . [ 10 ]
To avoid predation, the frog will leap into the water or jump into the treetops. [7] Female green tree frogs are larger than males. Body size is often a critical determinant of competitive ability and reproductive behavior. Pairs breed through amplexus. [4] Males emit low frequency advertisement calls to attract females. [8]
Paedophryne amauensis, also known as the New Guinea Amau frog, is a species of microhylid frog endemic to eastern Papua New Guinea. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] At 7.7 mm (0.30 in) in snout-to-vent length , it was once considered the world's smallest known vertebrate .