Fujian Large-headed Frog

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Limnonectes fujianensis

Fujian Large-headed Frog, a reference photo
Photo: Thomas Brown · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Fujian large-headed frog (Limnonectes fujianensis) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is most closely related to, and formerly confused with Limnonectes kuhlii. Its name refers to the type locality in Fujian province of China. It is also found in Hunan, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi in China as well as in Taiwan. Other sources give a somewhat broader distribution.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Fujian Large-headed Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Dicroglossidae
Species
Limnonectes fujianensis

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