Brown thorny frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brown thorny frog |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Subfamily: | Chaperininae |
| Genus: | Chaperina Mocquard, 1892 |
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C. fusca
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| Chaperina fusca Mocquard, 1892
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The Chaperina fusca is a special type of frog. It belongs to a group of frogs called Microhylidae. This frog is also known by other cool names. Some people call it the brown thorny frog. Others know it as the spiny-heeled froglet or the saffron-bellied frog.
This unique frog lives in a few places in Southeast Asia. You can find it on the Malay Peninsula and in Borneo. It also lives in the Philippines, on islands like Palawan, Mindanao, and Jolo. While it's common in Borneo, it's a bit harder to find in other areas.
What Does the Saffron-Bellied Frog Look Like?
Chaperina fusca are quite small frogs. Male frogs are about 18 to 21 millimeters long. Female frogs are a little bigger, measuring 20 to 26 millimeters. That's less than an inch!
Their skin is mostly black. They have tiny spots that can be white, light blue, or greenish. Their skin feels smooth, but they also have small bumps called tubercles. These frogs have a sharp, skin-like bump on their elbows and heels.
These frogs are very active, especially after it rains. They like to move around on the forest floor. You might also spot them on low plants. They are good at climbing, which helps them explore their surroundings.
Where Do These Frogs Live and How Are They Protected?
The saffron-bellied frog makes its home in different kinds of forests. It lives in both lowland and mountain rainforests. You can also find them at the edges of these forests. Sometimes, they even live in gardens in rural areas.
These frogs need small, temporary pools of water to lay their eggs. These pools are often full of decaying leaves and other plant matter. This provides a good place for their young to grow.
Sadly, these frogs face some challenges. Their homes are shrinking because of deforestation. This means forests are being cut down. Their habitats are also changing into farms. Pollution can also harm their environment. Protecting these areas helps keep the Chaperina fusca safe.
 | Claudette Colvin |
 | Myrlie Evers-Williams |
 | Alberta Odell Jones |
