About Odorrana swinhoana (Boulenger, 1903)
Odorrana swinhoana are medium to large-sized frogs, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in). They can live up to 11 years. Body size varies across different locations: for males, average snout-vent length from low-lying locations was 58 and 73 mm (2.3 and 2.9 in) respectively, and from highland locations was 73 and 85 mm (2.9 and 3.3 in) respectively. The dorsum is bright green, while the flanks are brown or green, marked with white or dark mottling. The dorsal skin has a fine pebbled texture. The venter is white. Well-developed discs are present on the finger tips, and the toes have well-developed webbing. Tadpoles of this species are adapted to running water and have a ventral sucking disc, with a green back. Odorrana swinhoana live in hill streams within broadleaf forests. They forage on both terrestrial and aquatic prey: their diet consists primarily of insects and arachnids, and also includes gastropods, crustaceans, and chilopods. Breeding occurs in small, shady, rocky mountain creeks. Males call both day and night, usually while hidden in rock crevices. Their eggs are attached to underwater rocks. This is a common species not facing serious threats, although agriculture and infrastructure development do pose some threats. It can be found in a number of protected areas.
