See also the world’s smallest frog specie
The Goliath frog of West Africa is considered the world’s largest frog species which can grow to 13 inches from head to vent and weighs 7 lbs.
The Goliath frog, an African frog of genus Conraua, can grow up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length from head to vent, and weighs up to 7 lb (3 kg). It is the largest frog on earth and is renowned for its incredible leaping ability. However, it is usually exhausted after two or three of these leaps. This animal has a relatively small habitat range, mainly in West Africa. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and collection for the pet trade. (via)
Unlike other frogs, Goliath frog have no vocal sacs, thus their courtship does not involve any calls like most frogs. Tadpoles of the specie feed on plants, while adults feeds on insects, crustaceans and fish. Eggs takes around 85 to 95 days for complete metamorphosis into the adults.
