Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (also known as the Indian skipper frog or skittering frog) is a common frog found in South Asia. They are slimy and are often seen at the edge of bodies of water with their eyes above the water. They noisily move away from the shore when disturbed, giving them their common name. They are rarely seen outside water.
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| A female Indian Skipper Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis | |
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| Species: | E. cyanophlyctis
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| Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Schneider, 1799)
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Rana cyanophlyctis | |
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Euphlyctis Cyanophlyctis Media
Characteristic square pupil
Head showing the nostrils opening at the top
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