🌟Species of the Day - Thursday, March 12, 2026

Indus Valley Bullfrog

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Dicroglossidae Genus: Hoplobatrachus

About

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, the Indus Valley bullfrog or Indian bullfrog, popular name Asian bullfrog, Asean bullfrog or Asia bullfrog, is a large species of frog found in Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal. It has been introduced in Madagascar, where it is now a widespread invasive species.