Tiger Frog

Overview

A large frog with tiger-like dark stripes, farmed for food in China.

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

Tiger Frog is a medium (6–11 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.