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<p style="margin-top: 0cm; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Fejervarya limnocharis,
commonly known as the Indian rice frog or the paddy frog, is a small to
medium-sized amphibian native to Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. This
frog typically measures about 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 inches) in length. It is
characterized by its slender body, long limbs, and large, prominent eyes. The
skin is usually a green or brownish color, often with darker spots or stripes,
allowing it to blend into its grassy or aquatic habitats.<o:p></o:p><p style="margin-top: 0cm; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">&nbsp;<p style="margin-top: 0cm; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Primarily found in rice fields, wetlands, and marshes, the
Indian rice frog is well-adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. It feeds on a
diet of insects and other small invertebrates. Breeding occurs in shallow
water, where females lay clusters of eggs that develop into tadpoles.<o:p></o:p><p style="margin-top: 0cm; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">&nbsp;

<p style="margin-top: 0cm; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">This species is notable for its ability to thrive in disturbed
habitats, making it an important indicator of environmental health. Its calls,
a series of distinct notes, are often heard during the breeding season, adding
to the soundscape of its wetland habitats. Overall,&nbsp;Fejervarya
limnocharis&nbsp;plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, both as a predator
and as a prey species.<o:p></o:p>

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