This unique frog has a distinct tail-like structure and a smooth, slim body, adapted for a life in fast-flowing streams. A memorable fact is that it is one of the few frog species that does not undergo a true metamorphosis.
Habitat
Cold, fast-flowing mountain streams.
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates.
How common
Very rare
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