Goliath frog

[frogguy1983]

Just wondered if anyone has ever seen a goliath frog ever offered for sale?

[John]

Just wondered if anyone has ever seen a goliath frog ever offered for sale?

Not that particular species, no. They are an endagered species and like other jumping Ranids they don't make good captives.

[Kurt]

I also believe that Conraua goliath is listed on CITES Appendix I. Conraua alleni, Allen's slippery frog is sometime available under the name "goliath frog", but only as WC specimens.
The only C. goliath I have ever seen in the flesh is perserved specimen on display at Harvard University's Museum of Natural History. They also have an Ollotis (Bufo) periglenes on display as well.

[John]

I queried the CITES database earlier today and I saw no listing for Conraua goliath, Kurt.

[Kurt]

OK, then I guess they are not on Appendix I. Still doen't change the fact that you will not see one for sale anytime soon. So those who want a golith frog will have to settle for Conraua alleni.