Dendropsophus meridianus facts for kids
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Hyla misera meridiana Lutz, 1954 |
The Dendropsophus meridianus is a small frog that lives in southeastern Brazil. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which is also known as the tree frog family. This frog is special because it is endemic to Brazil, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world.
Meet the Meridian Tree Frog
This frog was first described in 1954. A Brazilian scientist named Bertha Lutz gave it its first scientific name. She called it Hyla misera meridiana. Over the years, scientists studied it more. They changed its name a few times. Now, it is known as Dendropsophus meridianus. It is part of a group of 32 other similar frogs.
What Does It Look Like?
Dendropsophus meridianus are small frogs. Male frogs are about 17 to 20 millimeters long. That's less than an inch! Female frogs are a bit bigger. They measure around 20 to 24 millimeters.
These frogs have a long body. Their snout, or nose area, is a bit pointy. Their back is usually a light orange color. They often have a dark stripe. This stripe runs from their nose area and fades along their sides. Sometimes, they have other dark lines or dots on their back. Their belly is plain and has no marks.
Where Do They Live?
You can find these frogs near ponds and other still water. They live in many different places. This includes forests, open fields, and even cities. They lay their eggs in temporary ponds. These are ponds that might dry up sometimes.
These frogs are very good at adapting. They can live in many different environments. Because of this, they are very common. They are not currently in danger. However, building new homes can sometimes drain their breeding ponds. Also, efforts to control mosquitoes can affect their homes.
