Wildlifeof China
Odorrana graminea
True Frogs & Fanged Frogs
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Odorrana graminea
Basic stats
Habitat
Fast-flowing streams in elevated mountainous regions
Range
Southern China and northern Indochina
Size
Females 78–100mm, males 42–53mm snout–vent
The large odorous frog inhabits fast-flowing streams in elevated mountainous regions of southern China and northern Indochina. Females are relatively large, at 78–100mm snout–vent, while males reach only 42–53mm. The back is green with smooth skin, and the flanks are brown with yellow marbling (Wikipedia, general species account).
Males are noted for ultrasonic calls and are one of three frog species able to detect ultrasonic frequencies above 20kHz, probably evolved to allow communication amid noisy streams and waterfalls (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Odorrana graminea live in?
- Fast-flowing streams in elevated mountainous regions
- Where is the Odorrana graminea found?
- Southern China and northern Indochina
- How big is the Odorrana graminea?
- Females 78–100mm, males 42–53mm snout–vent