Water Holding Frog
Water holding frog is a species of frog found widely in Australia. The species is a ground dweller. The frog has the ability to store water in its body as it buries itself in the ground during hot and dry season.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Hylidae |
| Genus | Cyclorana |
| Scientific Name | Cyclorana platycephala |
| Size | Male: 4.2 to 6.4 cm Female: 5 to 7.2 cm |
| Color | Dull gray to dark brown or green |
| Distribution | Australia |
| Habitat | Tropical swamp forests, intermittent pools, lowland grass country |
| Diet | Mainly insects, small fish |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes aestivation |
| Predators | Snakes, birds, large lizards, larger frogs, crocodiles, dingoes, wild dogs |
| Breeding Season | Rainy season |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 500 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Few weeks |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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