Dendropsophus reichlei facts for kids
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The Dendropsophus reichlei is a small frog that lives in the rainforests of Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil. It belongs to the family Hylidae, which are often called tree frogs. This frog was first discovered and described in 2008.
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What Does the Dendropsophus reichlei Look Like?
These frogs are quite small. Adult male frogs are usually about 17.7 to 19.0 millimeters long. This measurement is taken from their snout (nose) to their vent (the opening where waste leaves the body). One female frog that was measured was a bit larger, at 21.5 millimeters long.
Skin and Colors
The Dendropsophus reichlei has smooth skin on its back, with only a few tiny bumps. Its skin can be light brown, reddish-brown, or even purplish-brown. It often has many small spots and marks all over its body.
Around its ear drum, called the tympanum, the skin is dark. You might also see one or two small white spots right under its eyes. The skin on the inside of its back legs is bright yellow or orange. Its throat and belly are also yellow.
Feet and Webbing
This frog has some webbed skin on its front feet, which helps it grip branches. Its hind feet have even more webbing, which is useful for climbing and moving around in its forest home.
Where Does the Dendropsophus reichlei Live?
The Dendropsophus reichlei is an arboreal frog, meaning it lives mostly in trees. It spends its time high up in the forest canopy, which is the top layer of branches and leaves.
Habitat and Environment
You can find this frog in different types of forests, including swamps, areas that are often flooded, and "terra firma" forests. Terra firma means solid ground that isn't usually flooded. Its home is full of many different plants, such as leafy herbaceous plants, ferns, and tall palms. These plants provide good places for the frog to hide and hunt.
