Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis facts for kids
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| A female Indian Skipper Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis | |
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E. cyanophlyctis
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| Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Schneider, 1799)
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Rana cyanophlyctis |
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Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (also known as the Indian skipper frog or skittering frog) is a common frog found in South Asia. They are slimy and are often seen at the edge of bodies of water with their eyes above the water. They noisily move away from the shore when disturbed, giving them their common name. They are rarely seen outside water.
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Characteristic square pupil
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Head showing the nostrils opening at the top
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