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Frogs of the World Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about different kinds of frogs found throughout the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by speeddemon_1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
speeddemon_1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
537

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Question 1 of 10

1. What are the African dwarf frogs commonly known as? Hint

Aquatic dwarf frogs

Aquatic small frogs

Water dwarf frogs

Aquatic nocturnal frogs

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Question 2 of 10

2. What frog is mostly found in North America and has a highly fenestrated skull? Hint

Green tree frog

American bullfrog

Northern bullfrog

Leopard Frog

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Question 3 of 10

3. What common name is used for various species of small frogs found in Puerto Rico? Hint

Rico

Coqui

Kooko

Coueqe

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Question 4 of 10

4. This frog is kept as a pet in different regions of Cuba. It is notorious for its massive appetite and engulfs any animal that fits its mouth. What frog is it? Hint

Cuban night frog

Cuban tree frog

Cuban grass frog

Cuban pet frog

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Question 5 of 10

5. What frog is usually six cm in size and has a green colored body with bright yellowish olive to lime green shades? Hint

American yellow tree frog

American bullfrog

American black tree frog

American green tree frog

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mostly found in Central and South America, these frogs are known for secreting a "lipophilic alkaloid toxin" from their skin. These frogs are commonly known as what? Hint

Poison bull frogs

Poisonous fang frogs

Poison red frogs

Poison dart frogs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Because of the peculiar characteristics of their large mouths and stomachs, the South American horned frogs are often known as what? Hint

Oompa loompa frogs

Open frogs

Pacman frogs

Gaming frogs

8. Also known as White's tree frog or dumpy tree frog, this frog is widely known for its skin secretions that possess certain antibacterial and antiviral properties. Where is it commonly found? Hint

Australia

Asia

North America

Europe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Rana temporaria is mostly found in Europe. It is commonly known as what? Hint

African dwarf frog

European common brown frog

Cuban tree frog

European bullfrog

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Central Asiatic frog is a member of the Ranidae family. Where is it commonly found? Hint

India

Thailand

Pakistan

China

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are the African dwarf frogs commonly known as?

Answer: Aquatic dwarf frogs

Aquatic dwarf frogs mostly live under water. Because they do not possess gills, they have to come to the surface to breathe air. Their only source for gaseous exchange is lungs.

2. What frog is mostly found in North America and has a highly fenestrated skull?

Answer: American bullfrog

This frog is a member of the Ranidae family. It is a source of food in different regions of the Southern United States and the Midwestern United States. This frog is widely used for dissection purposes. Fenestrated means "having windowlike openings".

3. What common name is used for various species of small frogs found in Puerto Rico?

Answer: Coqui

It is called so because of the "ko-KEE ko-KEE" sound it makes. This sound is believed to serve two important purposes.
1. To aware other frogs about the territory occupied by itself
2. To attract female frogs.

4. This frog is kept as a pet in different regions of Cuba. It is notorious for its massive appetite and engulfs any animal that fits its mouth. What frog is it?

Answer: Cuban tree frog

This frog is mostly found in Cuba. Because it secretes a toxic mucus from its skin, it is not considered as an ideal pet for children.

5. What frog is usually six cm in size and has a green colored body with bright yellowish olive to lime green shades?

Answer: American green tree frog

It is usually found in ponds and lakes. It can be easily purchased from pet shops at a price that ranges from 7 to 20 US dollars.state amphibian of Georgia and Louisiana?

6. Mostly found in Central and South America, these frogs are known for secreting a "lipophilic alkaloid toxin" from their skin. These frogs are commonly known as what?

Answer: Poison dart frogs

These frogs mostly inhabit moist and humid environments and the toxins produced by them are used as a defense mechanism against enemies.

7. Because of the peculiar characteristics of their large mouths and stomachs, the South American horned frogs are often known as what?

Answer: Pacman frogs

In the wild, their life span is almost 1 to 4 years. They mostly feed on insects and small mammals. They are named after the popular video game character "Pac Man".

8. Also known as White's tree frog or dumpy tree frog, this frog is widely known for its skin secretions that possess certain antibacterial and antiviral properties. Where is it commonly found?

Answer: Australia

This frog is also called the "Australian green tree frog". It is a notable exotic pet but also known for producing a toxin that can cause irritation in the hands.

9. Rana temporaria is mostly found in Europe. It is commonly known as what?

Answer: European common brown frog

It feeds on small insects. In Europe, the "IUCN Redlist of Threatened Species" has declared it as an endangered species of frog.

10. The Central Asiatic frog is a member of the Ranidae family. Where is it commonly found?

Answer: China

It mostly inhabits temperate regions but also found in other places like freshwater lakes, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds etc.

Source: Author speeddemon_1

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