Black-spotted Pond Frog
The common 'green frog' of East Asia with black spots, abundant in ponds and rice fields.
Overview
The common 'green frog' of East Asia with black spots, abundant in ponds and rice fields.
History & Origin
The true frog (ranid) is native to East Asia. It belongs to the family Ranidae, a lineage of amphibians distributed across those regions and kept both in the wild and by specialist keepers.
Appearance & Size
Black-spotted Pond Frog is a medium (5–9 cm) frog.
Temperament
It shows the typical temperament of its group—research the species for handling guidance.
Care & Husbandry
True frogs (Ranidae) are mostly aquatic or semi-aquatic, strong jumpers with smooth skin. They need a large water area with filtration plus a basking land zone, and a diet of insects, worms or small fish. They are active and rewarding but need room.
Health & Lifespan
Aquatic setups risk poor water quality and bacterial infection; filtration and temperature control are key. Watch for bloating and skin lesions. In captivity a healthy individual may live around 5–8 years.
Popularity & Recognition
True frogs (Ranidae) include the American bullfrog—the largest in North America—and the widespread grass frogs; they epitomise the classic frog body plan.
