Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog
Theloderma corticale
About the Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Theloderma
Species: corticale
These frogs are found in flooded caves in northern Vietnam. They're semi-aquatic, spending most of their time in and around bodies of water. Their mossy-looking skin provides them with excellent camouflage in their habitat. These frogs will often attach themselves to rock crevices, appearing to be moss. If threatened, they'll curl up into a ball in an attempt to further blend into their environment.
You Can Find This Animal in the Animal Discovery Center
Throw your croak
Capable of throwing its voice up to 10 feet, the Tonkin bug-eyed frog is known as a ventriloquist.
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