Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2430380
Indus Valley Bullfrog
Hoplobatrachus tigerinusAlso known as Indian Bullfrog, Tiger Frog, Asian Bullfrog
During the monsoon season, male Indian bullfrogs undergo a dramatic transformation, changing from drab olive-green to luminous neon yellow with bright cobalt-blue vocal sacs to attract mates. These opportunistic predators sit near the water's edge to ambush almost anything small enough to swallow, including insects, small mammals, snakes, and smaller amphibians. Outside their native range, their voracious appetite and high reproductive output make them a severe invasive threat to native wetland ecosystems.
AmphibianWetlandInvasive
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Insects
- Small rodents
- Other frogs
Predators
- Herons
- Water snakes
- Raptors
ThreatsLocal harvesting for food and agricultural pesticide pollution
HabitatsFreshwater wetlands, paddy fields, marshes, and ponds
Life span7 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyDicroglossidae
- SpeciesHoplobatrachus tigerinus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Large adults can deliver a painful defensive bite if grabbed; observe from a respectful distance.
- Why it is dangerous
- Possesses sharp tooth-like bone projections on the lower jaw capable of inflicting a painful bite.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Recognized by its huge size, pointed snout, and long hind legs suited for powerful leaps.
- What to do
- Refrain from grabbing wild individuals; observe quietly from a few steps away.
Responsible observation
- Monsoon Spotting: Search rain-filled ditches during early monsoon nights when breeding activity peaks.
- Identifying Breeding Males: Look for bright yellow frogs with blue throat sacs around seasonal pools.
- Preventing Spread: Clean boots and gear between water bodies to avoid transporting eggs or pathogens.
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