Bull Frog of Western Ghats : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Bull Frog of Western Ghats / Ajith (അജിത്ത്)
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示-継承 2.1 |
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| 説明 | Taken from Tholpatty,Wayanad, Kerala. Latin Name Hoplobatrachus tigerinusConservation Status Least ConcernLocation South & South East AsiaColour Yellowish/Olive GreenLength 15 cms (6 inches)Habit Mainly AquaticBreeding Season Rainy SeasonMain CharacteristicsIndian Bullfrogs are large frogs and they grow up to 15 cms (6 inches) in length. They are coloured yellowish/olive green and they have dark irregular markings.Their snout is pointed and they have long hind limbs. Their toes are nearly entirely webbed.The Indian Bullfrog is solitary and is is usually nocturnal.When they are frightened they jump over the surface of the water in much the same way as they would over land.HabitatThe Indian Bullfrog is found in the wetlands of South and South East Asia. It inhabits holes and bushes near permanent bodies of water.DietThe diet of an Indian Bullfrog consists of insects, small mammals and small birds.BreedingBreeding takes place during the monsoon season and large numbers of eggs are laid in pools. Their is a high mortality rate among tadpoles and froglets.Interesting FactsThe Indian Bullfrog is the largest Indian frog.Thanks toC.Susanth for the ID[Explored] |
| 撮影日 | 2008-09-18 11:29:07 |
| 撮影者 | Ajith (അജിത്ത്) , Bangalore, India |
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| 撮影地 | Tholpatti, Kerala, India 地図 |
| カメラ | NIKON D40X , NIKON CORPORATION |
| 露出 | 0.003 sec (1/320) |
| 開放F値 | f/5.6 |
| 焦点距離 | 300 mm |