Zhangjiajie South China Torrent Frog
The South China torrent frog, also known as stone frog and locally called "bangbang," is an amphibian of the true frog family and an expert at catching water snakes. It usually lives in rocky pools of streams and sometimes comes ashore at night. It mates and spawns with barred fish. Whether day or night, it can emit a "bangbang" call, hence the local name. The South China torrent frog...
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The South China torrent frog, also known as the stone frog, is commonly called "bangbang" by local mountain people. It belongs to the amphibian class, frog family, and is an expert at catching water snakes. The South China torrent frog usually lives in stone pools of streams, and sometimes comes ashore at night. It mates and reproduces with the spotted fish. Whether day or night, the South China torrent frog can emit its "bangbang" cry, hence the common name "bangbang." The meat of the South China torrent frog is extremely tender and delicious; especially when made into soup, it is even sweeter and more fragrant than chicken soup. It is rich in nutrients and is one of the precious foods, as well as a fine treat for guests.
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