Swinhoe's frog
Odorrana swinhoana
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by John Bettaso, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusOdorrana
- SpeciesOdorrana swinhoana (Swinhoe's frog)
About the Swinhoe's frog
Odorrana swinhoana is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Taiwan and widely distributed in hilly areas below 2,000 m (6,600 ft). It is named for Robert Swinhoe, a British naturalist and diplomat. Its common names include Swinhoe's brown frog, Bangkimtsing frog, brown-backed odorous frog, Taiwan odorous frog, and Taiwan sucker frog.
Odorrana swinhoana are medium to large-sized frogs, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in). They can live up to 11 years. Sizes vary by location; males from a low-lying location measured on average 58 and 73 mm (2.3 and 2.9 in) in snout–vent length, respectively, and from a highland location 73 and 85 mm (2.9 and 3.3 in), respectively. The dorsum is bright green and the flanks are brown or green, broken up by white or dark mottling. The dorsal skin is finely pebbled. The venter is white. The finger tips bear well developed discs. The toes have well-developed webbing.
The tadpoles are adapted to running water and have a ventral sucking disc. The back is green. Odorrana swinhoana occur in hill streams in broadleaf forests. They forage on both terrestrial and aquatic prey... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Swinhoe's frog in Taroko National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Swinhoe's frog in Taroko National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Swinhoe's frog sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Swinhoe's frog in Taroko National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Swinhoe's frog in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.