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Amphibians
Tomato Frog
Dyscophus antongilii
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 6-8 years
- Weight
- 0.17-0.23 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii) is a carnivore species found in Madagascar. It typically lives 6-8 years, weighing around 0.17-0.23 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the tomato frog: When threatened, tomato frogs puff up and secrete a sticky white substance to deter predators.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.