kids encyclopedia robot

Adenomera hylaedactyla facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Adenomera hylaedactyla
Adenomera hylaedactyla.jpg
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Leptodactylus diptyx Boettger, 1885
  • Leptodactylus glandulosus Cope, 1887
  • Leptodactylus hololius Boulenger, 1918
  • Leptodactylus melini Lutz & Kloss, 1952
  • Leptodactylus minutus Noble, 1923
  • Leptodactylus poeppigi Melin, 1941

Adenomera hylaedactyla is a type of frog that belongs to the Leptodactylidae family. This family includes many different kinds of frogs and toads. This specific frog is found in many countries across South America and the Caribbean.

About the Adenomera hylaedactyla Frog

This frog is a small amphibian. It was first described by a scientist named Edward Drinker Cope in 1868. The Adenomera hylaedactyla is currently listed as a species of "Least Concern" by the IUCN. This means that its population is stable and not currently at risk of disappearing.

Where This Frog Lives

The Adenomera hylaedactyla frog lives in many different places, called habitats. It likes warm, wet areas like tropical forests. You can also find it in dry grasslands, near rivers, and in swamps.

These frogs are also found in places changed by humans. They can live in pastureland (fields where animals graze). They are also found in rural gardens and even in canals and ditches. This shows they can adapt to different environments.

Countries Where It Lives

You can find the Adenomera hylaedactyla frog in many countries. These include:

This wide range means it is a common frog in these parts of the world.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Adenomera hylaedactyla para niños

kids search engine
Adenomera hylaedactyla Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.