Rāna flammae
Flame frog
(fire frog, blue flame)
Permeābilicutia
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Males average 3.4cm, females average 5.2cm.
Primarily insectivores.
Swamps in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Bright green body, yellow belly with red-orange spots.
Has a croaking mating call, reminiscent of wood cracking in the fire.
Will bust in flames if threatened.
If a specimen must be captured, be sure to place in wet container and have water on hand.
Rāna flammae are small bright green frogs with a yellow throat. The brightness of the yellow tappers down to a creamy-yellow down the belly, and peppered with orange-red spots. The large eyes are completely black, and the feet are reddish-brown, often with a more vivid red tint to the discs at the tips.
The Rāna flammae has a unique self-combustion protection: when feeling threatened, they emit flames from their body. Their fire has very high temperature, and engulfs the frog in blue flames. The burst is short (generally 2-5 seconds), but is usually enough to convince the predator to release the frog. Thankfully, the Rāna flammae usually inhabit very wet areas, which prevents them setting fire to their territory.
The Rāna flammae bodies are covered with fire-repelling mucus that protects them from heat and flame, and is a known ingredient for potions.
*Not to be confused with the Volcanic frog or Fire toad
