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Uperodon globulosus is identified by its balloon shape, which is partly due to its lungs that have the capacity to inflate past the backbone level. Uperodon globulosus is distinguished from the geographically similar U. systoma by its plain brown/grey color on top and solid white venter. U. systoma on the other hand, has a marbled dorsum with colors ranging from olive or pink with dark brown and a white venter. U. systoma also has a mottled brown throat (Daniel 2002). Description:Adult males measure about 65 mm and females, 84 mm. In general, the dorsum is smooth skinned; the skin on the venter is wrinkled. The species has a small head, a rounded snout, and “beady” eyes. The tympanum is indistinct. U. globulosus has an interorbital width between its eyes that is 2.5-3 times larger than the width of the upper eyelid (Daniel 2002). An occipital fold is present and there is an indistinct fold from the eye to the shoulder. This fossorial species has short hindlimbs and metatarsal tubercles that are used as shovels for digging. The tibio-tarsal articulation does not reach the shoulder. The toes have a small amount of webbing. The fingers are distinct. The first finger is shorter than the second, which is longer than the fourth (Parker 1934; Daniel 2002). Coloration:In adults, Uperodon globulosus is usually solid brown/grey dorsally and white ventrally, but during breeding season, the throat is spotted with yellow and black (Daniel 2002).Tadpoles have an olive-brown coloration on the dorsum, with a whitish colored tail and dark blotchy longitudinal stripes. Its flanks and venter are both spotted with dark coloration (Daniel 2002).U. globulosus was first described by Günther (1864)(Frost 2011).The karyotype is as follows: 2n=26 (Chakrabarti 1978).
- Chakrabarti, S. (1978). ''Somatic chromosomes of Indian burrowing toad, Uperodon globulosum (Günther) (Anura; Amphibia).'' Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 6(35), 743-44.
- Choudhury, P., Baruah, M. and Sengupta, S. (1999). ''Range extension in Uperodon globulosus (Gunter, 1864) in Assam.'' Journal of the Bombay Natural History, (96), 157.
- Padhye, A. and Ghate, H. (2002). ''An overview of amphibian fauna of Maharashtra State.'' ZOO's Print Journal, (17), 735-740.
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Today, the realized range of U. globulosus has expanded from southern Nepal and northeastern India (Assam, Arunachal Pradaesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Oirssa) to Gujarat, India and adjacent to Bangladesh, southwest to Karnataka and Kerala (Choudhury et al. 1999; Frost 2011). U. globulosus is also found on the entire peninsula coast and inland range of India as well as the northeast coast and slightly inland (Dutta et al. 2004). U. globulosus is found in forest, inland wetland, and both artificial terrestrial and aquatic areas below 600 m in elevation (Dutta et al. 2004). Breeding occurs in very restricted localities in shallow ponds and marshes and has been found in Pune, in the Marashtra State (Padhye and Ghate 2002). Tadpoles were collected from Pashan-pune, but adults were absent at time of collection (Dutta et al. 2004; Padhye and Ghate 2002).
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Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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This species is fossorial, meaning it burrows into the nests for their main food: termites and ground ants. Thus it has restricted movement. Burrowing is accomplished by using metatarsal tubercles on their hind legs, in a sideways motion. Presence of this frog is marked by a small opening in clay-like soil as a possible result of its burrowing. U. globulosus requires damp soil and thus may live at unexpected depths during dry months. A study has demonstrated U. globulosus is capable of surviving at least 13 months without food at appropriate depths.This species tends to hop or walk slowly on land and float on water, as it is a poor swimmer. It can secrete a sticky substance from its skin when kept above the soil (Daniel 2002).The breeding season is marked by the beginning of the monsoon season in western India. Calls resemble a grunting “oink” that assists females in mate search. According to current research, when ready to breed, U. globulosus will breed in any body of standing water, including ephemeral pools that don’t last more than a few days (Daniel 2002). Females then lay small eggs in copious amounts (Parker 1934).The tadpole stage is an active swimmer. It is microphagous, and therefore depends on particles in the water as their main food source (Daniel 2002).
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U. globulosus was once thought to be a rare species but has been found in a wider range (Daniel 2002). Currently, the species has stable populations that are low concern, although major threats include urbanization and agrochemical pollution of waterbodies (Dutta et al. 2004).
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Uperodon globulosus és una espècie de granota que viu a l'Índia.
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Uperodon globulosus, or Indian balloon frog,[2] is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is known under many common names: Indian globular frog, Indian balloon frog, grey balloon frog, and greater balloon frog. Specimens from the Western Ghats may represent an undescribed species.[3]
Uperodon globulosus is very stout in appearance, even more so than its close relative Uperodon systoma. They grow up to 76 mm (3 in) in snout–vent length.[4] It is a fossorial species that is found in both forests and agricultural land.[1]
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Uperodon globulosus, or Indian balloon frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is known under many common names: Indian globular frog, Indian balloon frog, grey balloon frog, and greater balloon frog. Specimens from the Western Ghats may represent an undescribed species.
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Uperodon globulosus is very stout in appearance, even more so than its close relative Uperodon systoma. They grow up to 76 mm (3 in) in snout–vent length. It is a fossorial species that is found in both forests and agricultural land.
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Uperodon globulosus es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Microhylidae. Se distribuye por la mayor parte del sur, centro y este de la India y por la mayor parte de Bangladés. Es una especie fosorial.
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Uperodon globulosus Uperodon generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Microhylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
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Uperodon globulosus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Microhylidae[1].
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Cette espèce se rencontre[1] :
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Uperodon globulosus par Günther
Les mâles mesurent 65 mm et les femelles 84 mm[2].
Étymologie
Son nom d'espèce, dérivé du latin globōsus, « sphérique », lui a été donné en référence à la forme de son corps.
Publication originale
- Günther, 1864 : The reptiles of British India, p. 1-452 (texte intégral).
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Uperodon globulosus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Microhylidae.
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Herpetologie Uperodon globulosus is een kikkersoort uit het geslacht Uperodon in de familie van de smalbekkikkers (Microhylidae).[2]
De wetenschappelijke naam werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1799 door Albert Günther als Cacopus globulosus.[3]
De soort komt voor in delen van Azië en leeft in de landen Bangladesh en India.[4] Het zijn kleine kikkers met een lichaamslengte (snout-to-vent length of SVL) tot 75 mm (3 inch).[5] Ze hebben een bolrond lichaam en korte poten. De volwassen dieren graven zich in de grond in. Ze komen zowel in wouden als in landbouwvelden voor, beneden 600 meter hoogte boven zeeniveau. Ze paren in ondiepe poelen en moerassige gebieden.
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(en) - Darrel R. Frost - Amphibian Species of the World: an online reference - Version 6.0 - American Museum of Natural History - Uperodon globulosus - Website Geconsulteerd 21 februari 2017
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(en) - University of California - AmphibiaWeb - Uperodon globulosus - Website
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