Assam sucker frog facts for kids
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The Amolops formosus, also known as the Assam sucker frog, beautiful stream frog, Assam cascade frog, or hill stream frog, is a type of frog. These frogs live in fast-flowing streams in northern India, northern Bangladesh, and Nepal. They might also be found in Bhutan.
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What Does the Assam Sucker Frog Look Like?
Adult male frogs are about 64 millimeters (about 2.5 inches) long. Female frogs are a bit bigger, measuring between 63 and 73 millimeters (about 2.5 to 2.9 inches) from their snout to their bottom.
Body Features
The frog's head is quite wide. It has a small but clear eardrum (tympanum). Its fingers do not have webbing, but its toes are fully webbed, like a duck's foot. Both its fingers and toes have special sticky pads called discs. Its skin is smooth.
Colors and Patterns
The frog's back (dorsum) is green. It has irregular, clear chocolate-colored blotches with yellow dots. Its belly area is light, with a greenish tummy.
Where Does This Frog Live and Why Is It in Danger?
The Amolops formosus is a rare frog. It lives near streams and plants along riverbanks (riparian vegetation). These areas are usually found within tropical evergreen forests. They live at high places, from about 1,000 to 2,508 meters (about 3,280 to 8,230 feet) above sea level.
Threats to Their Home
This frog is in danger because its home is disappearing. This happens due to trees being cut down (deforestation) and the building of dams. These activities destroy the forests and streams where the frogs live.
Protected Areas
Luckily, the Assam sucker frog can be found in some protected places. These include the Namdapha National Park and the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary. Both of these are located in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
See Also
- Amolops
