This has probably been asked before but...

[Angelhologram]

Why isn't there a section devoted solely to help with species identification? Maybe there is an area already but I would think that a section that you see when you first log into the forum would make sense. I've noticed that there are pleas for help on almost every other section. I know I'm VERY new here but I just thought it would be easier for both new people like myself and veterans to the site to be able to go to one section to ask and answer these questions instead of cluttering up the whole forum with them(I'm guilty as charged). Anyway, that's my two cents. Thanks for the forum and the time everyone takes to provide useful information.

[flybyferns]

Hi Michelle,
This is a very good question

Actually, I have not seen this question asked very often. (" is there a special section for identification " ?)
As most frogs kept in captivity are, well........ captive bred, and therefore the species is known to the individual purchasing the frog.

The best place for an identification question....) if the tadpoles or the frog(s) are WC and the intention is to keep it in captivity) is here:

General Discussion & News

Yes, you are right ! ...Lots of ID posts and questions regarding IDs !
I guess there could be a section ? for injured wild/ rescues so that a proper habitat could be created during it's recovery.
After all, we always want to save a frog

Or

There is the fieldwork section:
For those frogs found in the wild and left in their natural habitat.
Fieldwork

Wild caught frogs ?
This is an excellent topic for open discussion; one with a wide range of opinions.
I believe you will find very different opinions as to whether or not a wild caught frog should be taken / kept in captivity.

Since the natural habitat and population of so many frogs is dwindling around the world, you will find many are serious defenders of maintaining and protecting their wild environment and habitat.

Lynn

[Angelhologram]

It was just something I had noticed while searching throughout the site. I had an urgent identification problem which I was able to get an answer for in a timely manner thanks to some helpful members. I had to exclude any possibility that the tree frog I had found was a Cuban. They have become such a problem here in florida that it is illegal to release them back into the wild and the local authorities will even give you step by step instructions on how to euthanize them. I didn't want to kill a frog so I was willing to keep it if I absolutely had to but I honestly didn't want to take in the care of another frog unless there was no other option. We were able to identify it as a local breed (or possibly crossbreed) and I was able to let it go back into the wild.
i have read both here and on other sites where someone has bought a frog that is labeled as one thing but turns out to be something else. It just seemed to be a frequently asked question so I thought I would mention it.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and give links to areas that might be helpful.