Knowra Banded bullfrog Banded bullfrog The banded bullfrog is a burrowing frog native to South and Southeast Asia. Its broad dark bands and defensive body inflation distinguish it from many other frogs.
Hoplobatrachus tigerinus : A large South Asian frog in the same genus as the banded bullfrog. This close relative helps place the banded bullfrog within its genus.
Frog skin : The moist, permeable outer tissue of frogs, used in protection, water balance, and gas exchange. Its permeable skin links the frog's terrestrial shelters to its need for moisture.
Frog farming : The captive breeding and raising of frogs for food, research, or other uses. The banded bullfrog is harvested and raised for food in parts of its range.
Asian bullfrog : A large frog of South and Southeast Asia, commonly identified as Hoplobatrachus tigerinus. Its similar common name and overlapping range can cause confusion with the banded bullfrog.
Dicroglossidae : A family of frogs native mainly to Asia, including many ground-dwelling and aquatic species. The banded bullfrog belongs to this diverse Asian frog family.
Amphibian respiration : Gas exchange in amphibians through lungs, skin, and, in some species, the lining of the mouth. Skin-based gas exchange helps explain why shelter moisture matters to this frog.
Frog legs : The edible hind limbs of frogs, consumed in cuisines around the world. Harvest for frog legs can place pressure on wild populations.
Indian bullfrog : A large South Asian frog, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, known for breeding-season color changes in males. Despite the shared name, it is a different species from the banded bullfrog.
Anura : The order of amphibians that includes frogs and toads, characterized by adults without tails. This broader amphibian group contains the banded bullfrog.
Anuran vocalization : Sound production by frogs and toads, often used in mating and territorial communication. Like other frogs, the banded bullfrog uses calls in reproductive communication.
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