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Amphibians
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
Theloderma corticale
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- Weight
- 0.05-0.07 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) is a carnivore species found in Vietnamese caves and forests. It typically lives 10 years, weighing around 0.05-0.07 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the vietnamese mossy frog: Vietnamese mossy frogs look exactly like clumps of moss and play dead when threatened.
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.