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Goliath Frog

Conraua goliath

Living

Living individuals or members of this group exist today. This does not mean they are safe from extinction.

The goliath frog is an exceptionally large frog of equatorial African rivers. Broad webbed feet and powerful hind legs suit life around fast water and wet rocks.

Conraua goliath (goliath frog)

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At a glance

Habitat
Rainforest, Rivers and lakes
Diet
Carnivore
Food
Aquatic and terrestrial animal prey.

Classification

Common name
Goliath Frog
Browse group
Amphibians
Scientific name or taxon
Conraua goliath
Taxon rank
species
Order
Anura
Family
Conrauidae
Genus
Conraua
Source classification
Amphibia

Taxonomy checked against GBIF. For breeds and hybrids, this describes the listed parent taxon.

Three things to know

  • Adults and tadpoles have different diets.
  • It lives around fast-flowing rivers.
  • Its feet are extensively webbed.

Habitat and range

Its restricted range lies in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Clean, fast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls provide adult habitat and the specialised feeding sites used by tadpoles.

Appearance and adaptations

A broad, flattened body is greenish brown above and lighter below. Granular skin, long hind legs and extensively webbed feet distinguish this robust river frog.

Diet and behaviour

Adults hunt mainly at night for insects, crustaceans, molluscs and other animals, including smaller amphibians. Young frogs spend much time underwater; older individuals may rest on exposed rocks.

Sources

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