Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2428946
Goliath Frog
Conraua goliathAlso known as Giant Slippery Frog, Goliath Bullfrog
Goliath frogs rule the torrential rainforest rivers of Central Africa as the world's largest living amphibians. These massive frogs construct unique gravel nests along sandy banks by clearing large stones with their powerful legs to create protected nurseries for their eggs. Despite their impressive physical scale, they lack vocal sacs and communicate using subtle whistling sounds rather than loud croaks.
AmphibianGiant
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EndangeredConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXEndangeredRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Freshwater crabs
- Fish
- Insects
Predators
- Snakes
- Crocodiles
- Humans
ThreatsHabitat destruction, bushmeat harvesting, pet trade
HabitatsFast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls
Life span15–21 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyConrauidae
- SpeciesConraua goliath
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe from a respectful distance without disturbing river habitats.
- What to notice
- Recognize by immense size, mossy brown skin, orange abdomen highlights, and habitat near cascading waterfalls.
- Support conservation
- Observe from a distance, never disturb stream beds, and avoid publishing exact GPS coordinates online.
Responsible observation
- Approach softly: Walk quietly along riverbanks because these frogs jump into fast currents at the slightest vibration.
- Protect riverbanks: Leave gravel beds undisturbed to preserve critical nesting sites used for egg laying.
Ecological Counterpart Grzegorz Polak / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Regional Neighbor Close Relative
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