There are at least 37 species of amphibians in the Caraga region. Many of these species share food by eating insects, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, land crabs, and small vertebrates. Two species eat only ants and mites*. The continued presence of amphibians indicates abundant forests with clean rivers and streams, which provide drinking water for the Caraga people. However, amphibians of Caraga are threatened by habitat degradation and Invasive Alien Species (IAS). All are depicted here in common size, but sizes vary in life.
Photo references for illustration and text by Rafe M. Brown and Marites B. Sanguila, illustrations by Aissa Domingo