Callulops personatus facts for kids
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The Maprik callulops frog (scientific name: Callulops personatus) is a type of frog that belongs to the Microhylidae family. It lives only in the northern lowlands of central New Guinea. You can find it in both Western New Guinea (which is part of Indonesia) and Papua New Guinea. Its scientific name, personatus, means "masked" in Latin. This refers to the special coloring on its head.
What Does It Look Like?
The Maprik callulops frog is a fairly large frog. Male frogs can grow to about 73 millimeters (about 2.9 inches) long from snout to vent (the opening at the end of its body). Female frogs are a bit smaller, reaching about 71 millimeters (about 2.8 inches).
Its head is narrower than its body, which is quite strong and sturdy. The front part of its head, called the snout, is flat. This frog has an eardrum (called a tympanum) that is hard to see. A fold of skin runs over and behind where the eardrum would be.
The tips of its fingers and toes have special grooves. This frog does not have any webbing between its fingers or toes. The front half of its head is black. This black color stands out against the rest of its back, which is reddish-brown. Some frogs might have black marks on their backs, but these can look very different from one frog to another. Its belly is clean white, sometimes with a hint of orange or gray.
Where It Lives and How It's Doing
The Maprik callulops frog lives in lowland rainforests. It can also be found in forests that are growing back after being cut down, and even in grassy areas made by people. These frogs live at heights from about 240 to 1000 meters (about 790 to 3,280 feet) above sea level. They might even live in lower areas too.
One of these frogs was found in a burrow about one foot deep. It was discovered because of its call. Scientists believe that these frogs develop directly. This means that baby frogs hatch looking like tiny versions of adult frogs, without a tadpole stage.
The Maprik callulops frog is quite common. It is not currently facing any major threats. Part of its home range is protected within the Cyclops Nature Reserve.
