Systematic
Position
Phylum : Chordata
Sub-Phylum : Vertebrata
Class : Amphibia
Order. : Anura
Genus : Rana
Species : tigrina
New Name : Hoplobatracus
tigerinus
Habitat
Frog lives in or near permanent fresh water bodies like lakes,
ponds, rivers etc. It lives near water mainly for two reasons:
a) To keep skin moist for cutaneous respiration and
b) To escape away from enemies by jumping in water.
However, during rainy season they are found far away from water
bodies.
Habit
Frogs are non-poisonous, harmless and silent animals. It shows
following habits;
a. Resting :- Frog rests on land with its
short forelimbs upright and hind-limbs folded as 'Z' i.e. in squatting
position.