Dwarf rocket frog facts for kids
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The dwarf rocket frog (Litoria dorsalis) is a small frog that lives in Papua New Guinea. You can find these frogs in different places like forests, wet areas (wetlands), and open grassy fields (grasslands).
Scientists think that the dwarf rocket frog might have traveled from Australia to New Guinea about 15,000 years ago. This was a long time ago, possibly when the land was connected differently!
Discovering the Dwarf Rocket Frog
The dwarf rocket frog was first described by a scientist named Macleay in 1877. This means he was the first to officially write about it and give it its scientific name.
Where Dwarf Rocket Frogs Live
These frogs are found in Papua New Guinea, an island country north of Australia. They like to live in places that have a mix of trees, water, and grass.
- Forests: They can be found among the trees and plants.
- Wetlands: These are areas like swamps or marshes where the ground is always wet. Frogs love water!
- Grasslands: Open areas with lots of grass are also home to these small frogs.
What Makes This Frog Special
The dwarf rocket frog is known for being quite small, which is why it's called "dwarf." Like other frogs, it's an amphibian, meaning it can live both in water and on land.
