Choerophryne darlingtoni facts for kids
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Cophixalus biroi darlingtoni Loveridge, 1948 |
Choerophryne darlingtoni is a tiny frog that lives in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. It's also known as Darlington's rainforest frog. This special frog is found only in the New Guinea Highlands, which are high mountain areas. It was named after P. Jackson Darlington Jr., an American scientist who studied animals and where they live.
What Does Darlington's Rainforest Frog Look Like?
Choerophryne darlingtoni is a small frog. It can grow up to about 27 mm (1.1 in) long. That's about the size of your thumb! Its nose, or snout, is blunt and about the same length as its eye. The fifth toe on its foot is longer than the third toe.
These frogs come in many different colors. Some might have a thin line down their back. Others might have a wide, light stripe. Their main color can be dark gray or a light yellowish-tan. They often have darker marks on their skin. You can almost always see a pale, golden line between their eyes. Their belly is usually light-colored, sometimes gray.
It's hard to tell Choerophryne darlingtoni apart from another frog called Choerophryne fafniri just by looking at them. However, male frogs of each species have a unique call. This helps scientists tell them apart. It also looks a lot like Choerophryne variegata.
Where Does This Frog Live?
Darlington's rainforest frog lives in montane forests. These are forests found high up in the mountains, usually above 2,000 m (6,600 ft). It likes these cool, damp places.
Is This Frog in Danger?
This frog is quite common in some areas. But in other places, its home is shrinking. This happens because of habitat loss. People sometimes cut down trees in the forest, which is called selective logging. They also clear land for other uses. This can make it harder for the frogs to find food and shelter. Protecting these mountain forests is important to keep Darlington's rainforest frog safe.
