Dull rocket frog facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Allobates |
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A. marchesianus
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| Allobates marchesianus (Melin, 1941)
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The Allobates marchesianus, also called the dull rocket frog, is a type of frog. It belongs to the Aromobatidae family. You can find this frog in the Amazon Basin, which covers parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Scientists think that what we call Allobates marchesianus might actually be a group of very similar species. For example, the frogs in Venezuela might be a different, new species that hasn't been officially named yet.
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What Does It Look Like?
Size and Shape
Adult male frogs are about 15.0 to 16.6 millimeters (0.59 to 0.65 inches) long. Adult females are a tiny bit bigger, measuring 15.1 to 17.0 millimeters (0.59 to 0.67 inches). These measurements are from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom).
Their snout is short and looks a little rounded from above. From the side, it looks sharply rounded. The front and bottom part of their eardrum (called the tympanum) is easy to see. But the back and top part is hidden by a fold of skin.
Skin and Colors
The fingers and toes of the dull rocket frog have special flat tips, like small discs. Their toes have very slight ridges on the sides and a little bit of webbing at the base.
The frog's back, called the dorsum, is reddish-brown. It has tiny brown bumps. A clear, light reddish-brown stripe runs along its sides. A dark chocolate-brown band goes across its snout, through its eye, and over its eardrum. This band continues above its arm and all the way to its groin (where its legs meet its body).
Male vs. Female Colors
Female dull rocket frogs have a yellow throat, chest, and belly. The brightness of the yellow can be different for each frog. They also have pale yellow spots on their sides.
Male frogs have a light gray belly. Their throat and chest are gray to dark gray. The sides of the male frogs have white spots.
How Do They Have Babies?
Dull rocket frogs lay their eggs on land, in special nests. The male frog guards these eggs. Once the eggs hatch, either the male or the female frog carries the tiny tadpoles. They take the tadpoles to a pond or a small stream. This is where the tadpoles will grow and develop.
Where Do They Live and Are They Safe?
Habitat
The Allobates marchesianus frog lives in tropical rainforests. You can find them in both new forests that are growing back (secondary forests) and very old, untouched forests (old-growth forests). They live at elevations up to 800 meters (2,600 feet) above sea level. These frogs spend their lives on the forest floor. They use small pools of water for reproduction.
Conservation Status
The dull rocket frog is a common species. However, the places where it lives are in danger. Its habitat is threatened by activities like clear cutting (cutting down all trees), logging (cutting trees for wood), changing forests into other land uses, and forest fires. Luckily, this frog lives in several protected areas, which helps keep them safe.
 | Bayard Rustin |
 | Jeannette Carter |
 | Jeremiah A. Brown |
