Banded Bullfrog

Kaloula pulchra

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Microhylidae

About

The banded bullfrog is a species of frog in the narrow-mouthed frog family Microhylidae. Native to Southeast Asia, it is also known as the Asian painted frog, digging frog, Malaysian bullfrog, common Asian frog, and painted balloon frog. In the pet trade, it is sometimes called the chubby frog. Adults measure 5.4 to 7.5 cm and have a dark brown back with stripes that vary from copper-brown to salmon pink.

Fun Fact

Banded bullfrogs secrete a sticky white glue from their skin that bonds so strongly it holds the male to the female during mating and makes predators' mouths stick shut.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur in both urban and rural settings, and in forest habitats.

Diet

Eat in the evening.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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