Ohler’s Spiny Frog, a newly discovered large stout frog with spiny chest, was found at a waterfall in Vietnam—over 4 inches long, challenging conservation norms.
About Ohler's Spiny Frog
Ohler’s Spiny Frog refers to large, robust frogs within the Quasipaa or related genera, which are known for their spiny chests and large size.
These frogs are primarily found in fast-flowing streams of evergreen forests in Southeast Asia and the Himalayan foothills.
Habitat: Rocky streams in evergreen forests, particularly in northern Vietnam, southern China, and the Himalayan region.
Key Features:
Stout body with rough, spiny tubercles on chest (in males), toes are partially webbed
Males develop throat and chest spines during breeding, a characteristic linked to spiny frog identification
Skin colouration is dark brown with yellowish mottling; eyes are dark greenish.
Size reaches a snout-vent length exceeding 10 cm (typically 7–8 cm).
Significance
Ecological Value: Adds to biodiversity and underlines the ecological uniqueness of waterfall ecosystems
Conservation Insight: Highlights the need for habitat protection in Vietnam, especially for stream-dwelling amphibians
Research Contribution: Supports regional biogeography studies of Dicroglossidae frogs across Indo-Asia.
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