Question

The name of flying frog is
A. Rhacophorus
B. Bufo
C. Phyllobates
D. Necturus

Answer 1

Hint: The flying frog is called a gliding frog. These features are evolved from both New World (Hylidae, Phyllomedusa) and Old World (Rhacophoridae) families. They live exclusively on trees. The flying frogs have aerodynamic abilities.

Complete answer:
-The shrub frog family (Rhacophoridae) includes the frog of the genus of Rhacophorus. The frog belongs to the genus Rhacophorus. It has the ability to achieve gliding flight. It can dive or go down at an angle of fewer than 45 degrees relative to the horizontal. Hylidae are known as true tree frogs. They are found in India, Japan, Africa, and Southeast Asia. These frogs have strong webbing between long toes. It enables them to slow their fall to a glide. They show arboreal locomotion.
-The genus Bufo includes the true toads. It includes the amphibian family of Bufonidae.
-The dart frogs are included into the phyllobates genus. These are native to Central and South America. -These are endangered species.
-The aquatic salamander is included into the genus Necturus. These are called water dogs and mudpuppies. They have gill slits.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: The Polypedates, former included into Rhacophorus. These include Chinese flying frogs. They produce eggs in aerial foam nests. The tadpoles drop to the water under the nest and complete their development. The Rhacophorus is a sister group of polypedates which includes nine species. The Bufo toad secretes the poison, which affects the humans and burns the eyes and irritates the skin of a human.