Frogs that live in Saltwater?

Question

I read somewhere that there was one species of frog that lived in salt water, and not the African dwarf or clawed frog. I can't seem to remember what species that was! Help!

Answer 1

The crab-eating frog, also known as the salt water frog, Rana cancrivora, of southeast Asian mangrove swamps, can live in seawater. It does so by secreting urea and TMAO (to counteract the toxic effects of urea) into its blood, to bring up the osmolarity close to that of seawater, so that it doesn't loose as much water through its porous skin.

Answer 2

Not so much a frog, but a close relative, the cane toad, Bufo marinus, which is a pest in Australia is not only spreading through salt water, using the northern river system, but breeding in water that is salty enough not to drink. I have actually seen cane toads swimming in salt water near Darwin.
Also, we have breeding colonies of endangered frogs that survive in that exist on the shoreline that is exposed to very salty conditions. The Green and Golden Bell Frog is breeding at a location that is regularly subjected to high levels of salt.
Also, there are many frogs that breed in Australia in inland ares where salt is a problem.

Answer 3

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Frogs that live in Saltwater?
I read somewhere that there was one species of frog that lived in salt water, and not the African dwarf or clawed frog. I can't seem to remember what species that was! Help!

Answer 4

Rana Cancrivora