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Poisonous Rock Frog

Poisonous Rock Frog (Odorrana hosii). Hose's frog is associated with rocky stream settings in Southeast Asia; a common name is no reason to handle an unidentified frog.

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IUCN status: Least Concern

Poisonous Rock Frog at a glance

The Poisonous Rock Frog (Odorrana hosii) is an amphibian in the family Ranidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from West Java, Central Java, North Sumatra. Diet: insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

Quick facts: Poisonous Rock Frog
Scientific nameOdorrana hosii
Indonesian nameKongkang racun
GroupAmphibians
FamilyRanidae
Observation recordsWest Java, Central Java, North Sumatra
Taxonomic groupAnura
GBIF records552 human-observation records, 2016–2026
Data retrieved2026-09-23
IUCN statusLeast Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026
Diet typeCarnivore (meat-eater) — insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore) · Australian Museum
ReproductionLaying eggs (oviparous) · Australian Museum
ActiveNocturnal (active at night) · Rana hosii Boulenger 1891 - treatment from Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) Note on a collection of Amphibians and Reptiles from Western Sumatra (Indonesia), Zootaxa 2416; Plazi TreatmentBank
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About this guideThis guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.

What is the Poisonous Rock Frog?

Poisonous Rock Frog refers to Odorrana hosii, in the genus Odorrana, family Ranidae, and order Anura. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.

Evidence: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗

What is known about the Poisonous Rock Frog?

Hose's frog is associated with rocky stream settings in Southeast Asia; a common name is no reason to handle an unidentified frog.

Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.

Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗

How many Indonesian records name the Poisonous Rock Frog?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 552 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include West Java, Central Java, North Sumatra. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

How can you observe the Poisonous Rock Frog?

Observe in place without moving eggs, tadpoles or frogs. Images of the body and habitat, together with date and calls, can help specialists assess an identification; common names do not establish handling safety. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.

Explore related animals

To explore this group further, compare Poisonous Rock Frog with Schlegel's Frog, Green Paddy Frog, Crab-eating Frog. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.

Scientific classification of the Poisonous Rock Frog

Scientific classification from kingdom to species
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyRanidae
GenusOdorrana
SpeciesOdorrana hosii

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).

Common questions about the Poisonous Rock Frog

What is the scientific name of the Poisonous Rock Frog?

The scientific name of the Poisonous Rock Frog is Odorrana hosii, in the family Ranidae and the order Anura. In Indonesian it is called Kongkang racun.

What kind of animal is the Poisonous Rock Frog?

The Poisonous Rock Frog is an amphibian in the family Ranidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore).

Where does the Poisonous Rock Frog live in Indonesia?

Observation records of the Poisonous Rock Frog summarised in this guide mainly come from West Java, Central Java, North Sumatra. That list is not a complete range map.

What does the Poisonous Rock Frog eat?

The Poisonous Rock Frog is a insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: Australian Museum.

How does the Poisonous Rock Frog reproduce?

The Poisonous Rock Frog reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Australian Museum.

What is the scientific classification of the Poisonous Rock Frog?

Scientific classification of the Poisonous Rock Frog: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Amphibia, order Anura, family Ranidae, genus Odorrana, species Odorrana hosii.

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

Is the Poisonous Rock Frog endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Poisonous Rock Frog is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.

This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Poisonous Rock Frog is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).

Sources & references

  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
  2. GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
  3. iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
  4. Species account — background reading ↗
  5. Australian Museum ↗
  6. Rana hosii Boulenger 1891 - treatment from Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) Note on a collection of Amphibians and Reptiles from Western Sumatra (Indonesia), Zootaxa 2416; Plazi TreatmentBank ↗
  7. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
  8. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗

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