The Indian bull frog, introduced from Indian mainland to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a widespread invasive species there as it is threatening the islands local economy and ecosystem.
About:
Scientific Name: Hoplobatrachus tigerinus.
Common Name(s): Indian Bullfrog, Bull Frog, Golden Frog, Tiger Frog, Tiger Peters Frog.
Range:
Native: This species is found throughout most wetland areas of India, Bangladesh, northern Pakistan, southern parts of Nepal and Myanmar.
Introduced: It has also been introduced to the Maldives and Madagascar.
Habitat:
It is mainly aquatic, inhabiting mostly freshwater wetlands, both natural and artificial (especially paddy fields).
It is absent or uncommon in forested areas and coastal regions.
IUCN Status: Least Concern (because of its wide distribution and tolerance of a broad range of habitats)
Conservation Actions:
It is listed in Appendix II of CITES.
It is included in Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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