Common skittering frog

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Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Common skittering frog, a reference photo
Photo: Saleem Hameed <saleemham at rediffmail.com> · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis is a common dicroglossid frog found in South Asia. It is known under numerous common names, including Indian skipper frog or skittering frog. They are often seen at the edge of bodies of water with their eyes above the water. They noisily move away from the shore when disturbed, giving them their common name. They are rarely seen outside water.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common skittering 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Dicroglossidae
Species
Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

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