Parrot-headed frog (SciiFii)

The parrot-headed frog (Chelycephalonura australis), also known as the turtle-headed frog and the turtle-mouthed frog, is a species of frog belonging to the family Nasikabatrachidae, most closely related to the purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests and wetlands across Indonesia to help boost biodiversity. The parrot-headed frog is a fairly large species of frog, reaching about 11 centimeters (4.3 inches) in snout-to-vent length. As its name suggests, the parrot-headed frog has a thick head with a broad beak, akin to those of parrots and sea turtles, and it uses its beak for slicing vegetation. Unlike most frogs, the parrot-headed frog is entirely herbivorous throughout its life, feeding on aquatic vegetation and fallen fruits as a tadpole, and feeding on leaves, berries, figs, grapes, vegetables, stems, and pine needles as a fully grown adult. It is a strong climber with muscular limbs and webbed feet with sticky toes to help it grip onto slippery surface areas. The parrot-headed frog is a solitary animal throughout its life except during the breeding seasons. The conservation status of the parrot-headed frog is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the parrot-headed frog's wide range.
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