Amphibians > Primitive Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chilean Giant FrogScientific Name: Calyptocephalella gayiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Primitive FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 8.0–12.5 in (20–32 cm); Tadpoles reach up to 6.0 in (15 cm)Weight: 1.5–6.6 lb (0.7–3.0 kg); one of the heaviest...
Amphibians > Primitive Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rocky Mountain Tailed FrogScientific Name: Ascaphus montanusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Primitive FrogsSize: Snout-vent length 3.5 to 5.0 cm (1.4 to 2.0 in)Weight: 6 to 12 g (0.21 to 0.42 oz)Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wildDiet:...
Amphibians > Primitive Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Moroccan Painted FrogScientific Name: Discoglossus scovazziCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Primitive FrogsSize: Snout-vent length 5.5 to 7.0 cm (2.2 to 2.8 in)Weight: 12 to 25 g (0.42 to 0.88 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years in the wildDiet:...
Amphibians > Primitive Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hamilton’s FrogScientific Name: Leiopelma hamiltoniCategory: Amphibians (Primitive Frogs)Range: Endemic exclusively to New Zealand, originally confined to a tiny rock tumble on Stephens Island (Takapourewa) in Cook Strait; subsequently...
Amphibians > Primitive Frogs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Archey’s FrogScientific Name: Leiopelma archeyiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Primitive FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 3.0–3.7 cm (1.2–1.5 in); females slightly larger than malesWeight: 2.0–5.0 g (0.07–0.18 oz)Lifespan: 30–35+ years in...
