
In the video, A worker transfers stone frog tadpoles from a cement pool to a blue plastic box using a mesh scoop.
This operation controls breeding density to prevent overcrowding as tadpoles grow legs .
Stone frogs require pristine flowing mountain spring water—key to their survival and quality .
Farmed as a nutrient-rich delicacy, their meat contains 17 amino acids and sells for $17-28 per pound .
They supply high-end markets where wild populations are protected .
These tadpoles will mature in 3 months, supporting sustainable income for rural communities .