Frogs are part of the anuran group.
The frog is an animal that is part of the group of anurans , which are batracians that do not have a tail. These animals have highly developed hind legs, which allow them to move by jumping and be very agile.
Frogs have a green body and usually have a length of about ten centimeters. In addition to jumping, they also move in the aquatic environment through swimming. That is why it is common that, as adults, they reside in areas close to water .
Frogs and toads
Frog is often used as a synonym for toad . However, the concept of frog refers to an animal of the genus Rana , while toads belong to the genus Bufo .
In colloquial language, frogs with almost smooth skin and an athletic body are usually called frogs, leaving the term toad for the animal with rough skin, warts, and a plump body.
Frogs are amphibious animals.
Classification according to type
There are various species of frogs, with common characteristics. They all feed on invertebrate animals and lay their eggs in the aquatic environment. Typically, males croak.
golden poison frog
This amphibian has a golden body, large black eyes, and the intimidating ability to produce poisonous toxins. Since this species of frog does not bite to defend itself, the problem arises when touching it; Despite being a small animal, its venom is capable of causing death. It has great speed to move both on land and in water. Like many others, it is in danger of extinction .
red-eyed green frog
For many, the red-eyed frog is the most striking and interesting species. Thanks to the adhesive pads they have on their paws, they are able to stick to plants and different objects in their environment without losing their balance. Their movements are very fast and their jumps reach great distances. Its peculiar combination of colors distinguishes it from other species; Their skin, far from being simply green, is a combination of orange, blue, yellow and green. Additionally, their pigments can change to adapt to their environment.
Goliath Frog
Its name makes it clear that it is a large species of frog; In fact, it can grow to be 13 inches long, about six times the length of a red-eyed frog and three times the length of the average frog. Its size, as well as its weight, largely depends on the habitat and food available to it. A curious fact is that it cannot make vocal sounds, although it does have a very well developed sense of hearing. Its color is dark green, which allows it to easily go unnoticed.
Green tree frog
It is a species of frog from Australia that enjoys great interest among lovers of these animals. Its skin is neon green and, very much against the wishes of animal activists, medicine takes advantage of its properties, since it excretes substances that serve to combat viruses and bacteria. Despite its name, its skin color can change, as needed to blend in with its surroundings .
frog meat
It should be noted that frog meat is part of the human diet in many countries .
It is a food of nutritional importance, since it has a good amount of protein and a low level of fat. Due to its properties, frog meat is often compared to fish.
Other uses of the term
It should be mentioned, finally, that the term frog is also used to name a spy, a snitch, an individual of short stature, someone clumsy, a person of great cunning or a member of the police .
These meanings depend on the geographical region. While in some countries it is customary to name the person who betrays as a frog, to point out a case, in other nations such mention will not be understood.