barking frog

Thân thiện

A barking frog sits on a mossy rock near a small desert stream.

Definition

Noun: 1. A species of frog: A specific type of frog (Hylactophryne augusti or Craugastor augusti) native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is named for the distinctive sound of its call.

Usage

• The barking frog is more often heard than seen due to its secretive nature.
• Researchers are studying the habitat of the barking frog to aid in its conservation.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) and in regional descriptions of wildlife. It functions as a common name for the species.

Variants and Related Words

• Robber frog: Another common name for the same or very similar species within the genus.
• Hylactophryne augusti: The former scientific name.
• Craugastor augusti: The current accepted scientific name.

Synonyms

• Robber frog (regional/common name synonym)

Notes on Meaning

• The name is a compound noun where "barking" acts as an adjective describing the type of frog. The core meaning is the animal itself, defined by its unique vocalization which resembles a dog's bark. It does not refer to a frog that is actively barking in the present moment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. of southwest United States and Mexico; call is like a dog's bark

Từ đồng nghĩa

• robber frog
• Hylactophryne augusti