![]() ![]() Older individuals may climb onto rocks to bask in the sun, but they keep themselves moist by returning to the river frequently as well as splashing water on themselves.Īdult goliath frogs appear to be territorial. During the day (especially when it's very hot) young frogs stay in the water for over 60% of the time with only their heads partially above the surface. The goliath frog is usually active at night, with adults jumping along the riverbanks in search of food. The species is generally found at lower altitudes below 1,000 m (3280 ft.). The amphibian may also occur in forest habitats near rivers and streams, but will not survive in highly altered habitats, such as farmland. ![]() The animal is often found near waterfalls. The species prefers rivers with a sandy bottom and water that is clear, slightly acidic and has a high concentration of oxygen. The goliath frog primarily inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams flanked by dense and humid West African rainforest. The species is restricted to the coastal areas of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea in West Africa, extending from the Sanaga River basin in the Nkongsamba region in Cameroon south to the Benito River Basin in Monte Alén National Park in Equatorial Guinea. The goliath frog has a very narrow and discontinuous distribution range. Goliath frog tadpoles are not much larger than the tadpoles of other frog species despite the adults' exceptional size. The male also lacks the nuptial pads present on many other male frogs (These are used by male frogs to hold onto the female during mating). Unusually for a frog species, the male is larger than the female. The tympanum is prominent and about 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. ![]() The eyes are large, measuring up to 2.5 cm (0.98 in in) diameter and are located about 5 cm (2 in) from the tympanum (the eardrum). The belly and the underside of the limbs have a granular texture and are yellowish green or orange in color.Ī prominent skin fold extends from behind the eye to the frog’s shoulder on either side of the body. The upper side of the frog's body is greenish-brown in color with small, darker spots and irregular cross-bars on the legs. Its toes are fully webbed and have small discs at their tips. The goliath frog has a flattened body shape, a triangular head and robust limbs. Watch the video below to see awesome footage of the goliath frog, or continue reading for in-depth info on the species. The largest recorded individuals weighed about 3.3 kg (7.2 lb.). The goliath frog is the world’s largest living frog species.
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