Frogs are common amphibians with a variety of forms that are found all over the world. Many of these varieties are colorful and cute, so they are also kept as pets. In addition, some large varieties can be enjoyed as a delicacy. Now, let's take a look at the ranking of the five largest frogs in the world, let's enjoy them together! The following rankings are sorted by body type from smallest to largest.
Fifth, the Amazon horned frog
Amazonian horned frogs, also known as the Sulinan horned frog or overlord horned frog, can grow up to 20 cm in length. Do you know? The Amazon horned frog is really a very good hunter! They are able to grow so large mainly because they are not picky about their diet. They are typical ambush predators, usually hiding at the bottom of forests or in leaf litter, with only their heads exposed. As soon as a creature smaller than them passes by, they jump out of the dirt, swallow their prey whole, and trap it in their mouth with their sharp teeth. They are extremely aggressive, even greedy to the point of excess. Some even choke to death alive because the prey they devoured was too large.
4th place, North American bullfrog
The North American bullfrog is a large food frog that we commonly see in the aquatic market, and is named for its loud call and resemblance to a cow. Its meat is tender, delicious and nutritious, and it is deeply loved by people. In addition, the North American bullfrog also has certain medicinal properties. The frog is large, fast-growing, high-yielding, and has been widely distributed on all continents, becoming one of the main farmed frogs around the world. Adult individuals can generally grow to about 8~12 cm, and the maximum weight can reach 2 kg, which is a veritable "giant beast in frogs"
Third place, South American bullfrog
Although the South American bullfrog and the North American bullfrog are only one word different, and the shape and habits are similar to the North American bullfrog, but the two are not related, its skin color varies with the living environment, usually the back and limbs are green-brown, and the back has dark brown markings. Its big eyes are extremely powerful and special, it can instantly identify various small insects in flight, and immediately identify the species, and catch its favorite flies. But the only fly in the ointment is that it hardly responds to stationary animals. Females can reach up to 20 cm in length and males up to 18 cm.
Second place, African bullfrog
The African bullfrog is one of the largest frogs on Earth, inhabiting mainly sub-Saharan Africa in central Africa. This species is known for its gluttony, which can swallow any edible creature. Nowadays, many people keep African bullfrogs as pets, not only because they are cute, but more importantly because they are relatively affordable.
First place, African giant frog
As the "Big Mac" of frogs, adult male giant frogs can weigh up to 3 kg and are about 30 cm long. When they spread their hind legs, they reach a length of almost 1 meter, while the diameter of their eyes can reach 2.5 centimeters. Tadpoles the size of goose eggs, but now eaten by Africans to the point of extinction.