Davies' tree frog facts for kids
Davies' tree frog (Ranoidea daviesae) is a special kind of frog that lives in trees. It comes from Australia, specifically from the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales.
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About Davies' Tree Frog
Davies' tree frogs are medium-sized frogs. Adult male frogs grow to about 5.3 centimeters long. Female frogs are a bit larger, reaching about 6.3 centimeters in length.
What They Look Like
These frogs are usually gold-brown in color. Some of them might even have green patches on their skin. They have a dark stripe that runs from their nose, over their eye, and down their body. Their ears are quite small and can be hard to spot. Compared to other frogs in their family, Davies' tree frogs have fewer warts on their skin.
Special Tadpoles
The tadpoles of Davies' tree frogs are quite unique. Unlike many other tadpoles, their mouths do not have beaks or teeth. This makes them different from other frog tadpoles.
Where Davies' Tree Frogs Live
Davies' tree frogs live in the forests of the Great Dividing Range. This area is located in New South Wales, Australia. They prefer places where they can climb trees and find shelter.
Why They Are Disappearing
Sadly, there are fewer Davies' tree frogs today than there used to be. The IUCN Red List says they are a vulnerable species. This means they are at risk of becoming endangered if we don't protect them.
Main Threats
Scientists believe several things are causing their numbers to drop:
- Habitat Loss: People have changed the forests where these frogs live. This means the frogs lose their homes.
- Predators: Other animals that hunt frogs can also reduce their numbers.
- Finding Partners: Sometimes, there are not enough Davies' tree frogs in one area. This makes it hard for them to find new partners to have healthy babies.
- Frog Disease: Scientists also worry about a fungus disease called chytridiomycosis. This disease can kill frogs. As of 2007, no Davies' tree frogs had been seen sick with it, but it remains a concern.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria daviesae para niños
