Batrachyla fitzroya facts for kids
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Batrachyla fitzroya is a special type of frog that lives only in Argentina. It's found in just one place: Isla Grande, a small island in Lake Menéndez. This lake is part of the beautiful Los Alerces National Park in Chubut Province. This frog's name, fitzroya, comes from a tall tree called Fitzroya cupressoides that grows where the frog lives.
What Does It Look Like?
Scientists have studied a few of these frogs. They found three males and two females. These frogs are quite small, measuring about 28–35 mm (1.1–1.4 in) from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). The biggest male they studied was about 31 mm (1.2 in) long.
Their eyes are not very noticeable. The tympanum, which is like an ear drum, is small. It's only about half the size of their eye. The frog's snout looks rounded when you look down at it from above. But from the side, it looks flat or cut off.
The fingers and toes of Batrachyla fitzroya are long. Their fingers don't have any webbing between them. However, their toes have a little bit of webbing at the very bottom.
The frog's back is brown with some darker, blurry spots. It has a V-shaped band between its eyes. There are also curved bands on its shoulders. Its legs have stripes or bands across them. The frog's belly is mostly plain, but it might have tiny gray spots. The skin on its back feels smooth.
Where Does It Live and How Is It Protected?
This frog lives in a very wet, cool forest. This forest is mostly filled with Nothofagus trees. It's located about 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level.
Scientists aren't sure exactly where these frogs lay their eggs. But they think it might be in small, temporary pools of water. Even though this frog lives in a very small area, it's quite common there.
The good news is that Isla Grande, where this frog lives, is a highly protected area. It's completely inside the Los Alerces National Park. This means the park helps keep the frog's home safe from harm.
See also
In Spanish: Batrachyla fitzroya para niños
