Arthroleptis poecilonotus facts for kids
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Arthroleptis macrodactylus Boulenger, 1882 |
The Arthroleptis poecilonotus is a small frog. It is also known as the West African screeching frog or mottled squeaker. This amazing frog lives in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. It can adapt to different places. Scientists say it is not in danger of disappearing.
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Where the West African Screeching Frog Lives
This frog lives across a wide area in West Africa. You can find it from Guinea-Bissau all the way to Gabon. It also lives in parts of the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, and the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo. You might even find it in western Uganda and possibly South Sudan. It also lives on Bioko island.
Countries Where It's Found
The frog has been seen in many countries. These include:
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Republic of the Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Uganda
- South Sudan
- Togo
It is probably also in Sierra Leone, even though there are no official records yet. Scientists are still studying this frog. They think that frogs in the western part of its range might be a bit different from those in the eastern part.
What the Screeching Frog Looks Like
These frogs are quite small.
- Male frogs are about 20 to 26 millimeters (0.8 to 1.0 inches) long.
- Female frogs are a little bigger, about 21 to 29 millimeters (0.8 to 1.1 inches) long.
This measurement is from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom).
Where the Screeching Frog Lives
The Arthroleptis poecilonotus likes to live in forests. It especially likes areas where new plants are growing. You can often find it in clearings in the forest. It also lives along forest paths. Sometimes, you can even find these frogs in towns and villages.
How the Screeching Frog Reproduces
This frog has a special way of having babies. Unlike many frogs, it does not lay its eggs in water. Instead, it lays its eggs on the ground. The baby frogs, called larvae, grow inside the eggs. They do not go through a tadpole stage in water. Instead, they develop directly into tiny froglets. This means they hatch as small versions of adult frogs.
Is the Screeching Frog Safe?
The Arthroleptis poecilonotus is a very common frog. It is not facing any big dangers right now. It lives in many different places. Scientists believe there are many of these frogs in total. Some of them live in protected areas, like national parks. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has looked at its situation. They have decided its conservation status is "least concern". This means it is not threatened with extinction.
