Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
| Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis | |
|---|---|
| A female Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis | |
| Female (♀) from West Bengal, India | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus: | Euphlyctis |
| Species: | E. cyanophlyctis |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis (Schneider, 1799) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Rana cyanophlyetis Schneider, 1799 | |
Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis is a common dicroglossid frog found in South Asia. It is known under numerous common names, including Indian skipper frog or skittering frog. They are often seen at the edge of bodies of water with their eyes above the water. They noisily move away from the shore when disturbed, giving them their common name. They are rarely seen outside water.
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