Balloon Frog

Uperodon globulosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Microhylidae

About

Uperodon globulosus, or Indian balloon frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. It is known under many common names: Indian globular frog, Indian balloon frog, grey balloon frog, and greater balloon frog. Specimens from the Western Ghats may represent an undescribed species.

Fun Fact

The balloon frog inflates itself like a ball when threatened, becoming too large for many predators to swallow and almost perfectly spherical in shape.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in both scrub forests and agricultural land.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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