
Foot Of A Giant Spiny Frog

by Science Photo Library
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Foot Of A Giant Spiny Frog
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Science Photo Library
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Foot of a giant spiny frog (Quasipaa spinosa) and its spines. This frog is found in southern China. It reaches a relatively large size for frogs (10 centimetres in length) and is named for the spiny chest of the males, with spines also present on the toes. For the chest spines, see C021/6426. This frog is considered a delicacy and medicinal resource in China, where its conservation status is vulnerable. Photographed in Guangdong, China.
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July 20th, 2016
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