Crab-eating Frog facts for kids
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Fejervarya
Bolkay, 1915
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F. cancrivora
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| Fejervarya cancrivora (Gravenhorst, 1829)
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The Crab-eating Frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) is a special type of frog. It's also known by other names like the Asian Brackish Frog, Mangrove Frog, and Rice Field Frog. This frog is native to parts of Asia, especially south-eastern areas like the Philippines. You can also find it further west in places like Odisha in India. Some Crab-eating Frogs have even been introduced to new places like New Guinea and Guam.
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Where Crab-eating Frogs Live
These amazing frogs can live in many different wet places. They are often found in mangrove forests, which are special forests that grow in salty water along coastlines. You can also spot them in river estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, and in swamps.
Habitats Made by People
Crab-eating Frogs are very adaptable. They can also live in places created by humans. This includes rice fields, which are often flooded with water, and roadside ditches. Their ability to live in different environments shows how tough and flexible they are.
Living in Salty Water
What makes the Crab-eating Frog truly unique is its ability to live in brackish water. This is water that is saltier than fresh water but not as salty as the ocean. Most frogs cannot survive in salty conditions, but the Crab-eating Frog has a special way of dealing with it. This allows them to live in coastal areas where other frogs cannot.
What Crab-eating Frogs Eat
As their name suggests, Crab-eating Frogs often eat crabs! They are not picky eaters, though. They will also munch on other small creatures they find in their wet homes. This includes insects and other invertebrates.
Appearance of the Crab-eating Frog
Crab-eating Frogs usually have a brownish or grayish skin color. This helps them blend in with their surroundings. They have strong legs, which are great for jumping and moving around in muddy or watery areas. Like all frogs, they have smooth, moist skin.
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A Crab-eating Frog in its natural habitat.
