Bronzed frog facts for kids
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| A bronzed frog from the Western Ghats in Kerala, India | |
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Hylarana
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| Hylarana temporalis |
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Rana temporalis Günther, 1864 |
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The bronzed frog (Hylarana temporalis) is a type of frog that gets its name from its shiny, bronze-like skin. It is also sometimes called Günther's golden-backed frog. These frogs are found in the beautiful forests of the Western Ghats mountain range in India and on the island of Sri Lanka.
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Where Do Bronzed Frogs Live?
Bronzed frogs make their homes in the lush, green forests of two main areas. One is the Western Ghats, a long mountain range along the western side of India. The other is the island nation of Sri Lanka, located just south of India. They love places with lots of moisture and plants, which are perfect for frogs.
What Do Bronzed Frogs Eat?
Like many frogs, bronzed frogs likely eat small insects and other tiny creatures they can catch with their long, sticky tongues.
Who Eats Bronzed Frogs?
Bronzed frogs are an important part of the forest food chain. They are often eaten by other animals, especially snakes. Some of the snakes that hunt and eat bronzed frogs include the Malabar Pit Viper and the Vine Snake. Being "prey" means they are a food source for these predators.
Their Family Tree
The bronzed frog belongs to a large group of animals called amphibians. Amphibians are cool creatures that can live both on land and in water. Frogs are a type of amphibian. The bronzed frog is part of the "true frog" family, known as Ranidae. This family includes many common frogs you might know.
