Common reed frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Common reed frog |
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Hyperolius
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viridiflavus
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The common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus) is a small tree frog. It belongs to the family Hyperoliidae. You can find these frogs in many parts of Africa.
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About the Common Reed Frog
Common reed frogs are known for their ability to live in many different places. They are found in countries like Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. They might also live in the Central African Republic, Chad, and Eritrea.
Where They Live
These frogs are very adaptable. Their natural habitats include forests, savannas, and shrublands. They also live near rivers, swamps, and freshwater lakes. You can even find them in places changed by people. This includes arable land, gardens, and urban areas. They also live in ponds and canals.
How They Survive Dry Times
The common reed frog is very clever at saving water. This helps them get through long dry seasons. They can hold fluids in their bladder. This water can be used when there is no other water available. They also get better at taking in water quickly. This helps them refill their water stores when it rains again.
A Curious Idea: Changing Roles?
There was once a scientific idea about these frogs. Some thought that female frogs might change to male frogs after having babies. Animals that change their biological roles as adults are called sequential hermaphrodites. This means they have the cells for both roles at different times in their lives.
This idea was only seen once in frogs kept in a special group. Most scientists do not believe this happens in amphibians in nature. Even so, the movie Jurassic Park made many people think frogs could do this. It's a fun movie fact, but not a common frog behavior.
