Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog. source
Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog.
The mountain chicken is a species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. source
The mountain chicken is a species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat.
This species the mountain chicken is now critically endangered. source
This species the mountain chicken is now critically endangered.
In 2004 the mountain chicken was estimated that the population possibly was as low as 8,000 individuals source
In 2004 the mountain chicken was estimated that the population possibly was as low as 8,000 individuals
On Montserrat it is known as the mountain chicken, on Dominica, it is known as the crapaud. source
On Montserrat it is known as the mountain chicken, on Dominica, it is known as the crapaud.
The mountain chicken is nicknamed such after being preyed upon as a local delicacy on the islands of Montserrat and Dominica where it is found. source
The mountain chicken is nicknamed such after being preyed upon as a local delicacy on the islands of Montserrat and Dominica where it is found.
The mountain chicken is one of the largest frogs in the world and the largest native to the Caribbean. source
The mountain chicken is one of the largest frogs in the world and the largest native to the Caribbean.
Adult females the mountain chicken growing up to 22 cm (8.7 in) long. source
Adult females the mountain chicken growing up to 22 cm (8.7 in) long.
The mountain chicken is highly variable in colour, with the upperparts varying from a uniform chestnut-brown to being barred or even spotted. source
The mountain chicken is highly variable in colour, with the upperparts varying from a uniform chestnut-brown to being barred or even spotted.
The male mountain chicken may be distinguished from the female by its smaller size. source
The male mountain chicken may be distinguished from the female by its smaller size.
The male mountain chicken are used to clasp the female during amplexus (the mating embrace). source
The male mountain chicken are used to clasp the female during amplexus (the mating embrace).
The mountain chicken is found in a variety of moist habitats. source
The mountain chicken is found in a variety of moist habitats.
The mountain chickenoccurs up to 400 m (1,300 ft), and is found up to 430 m (1,410 ft) on Montserrat. source
The mountain chickenoccurs up to 400 m (1,300 ft), and is found up to 430 m (1,410 ft) on Montserrat.
The mountain chicken breeds in underground burrows around 50 cm (20 in) deep. source
The mountain chicken breeds in underground burrows around 50 cm (20 in) deep.
The breeding season of the mountain chicken starts towards the end of the dry season. source
The breeding season of the mountain chicken starts towards the end of the dry season.
The mountain chicken population has recently undergone catastrophic declines, estimated at around 80 percent since 1995. source
The mountain chicken population has recently undergone catastrophic declines, estimated at around 80 percent since 1995.
On Dominica The mountain chicken is most abundant at lower altitudes. source
On Dominica The mountain chicken is most abundant at lower altitudes.
Lifespan of the mountain chicken is 12 years. source
Lifespan of the mountain chicken is 12 years.
