Eastern sign-bearing froglet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eastern sign-bearing froglet |
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Crinia
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parinsignifera
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The eastern sign-bearing froglet (Crinia parinsignifera) is a tiny frog that lives on the ground. You can find it in eastern Australia.
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What Does This Frog Look Like?
Like other frogs in its group (called Crinia), the eastern sign-bearing froglet is a small ground frog. It grows to about 2.3 centimeters (less than an inch) long.
These frogs come in many different colors and patterns. Some have smooth skin, while others have bumps or folds on their backs.
Their bellies are dark grey with white patterns. Because they look so different, it's hard to tell them apart from other similar frogs. These include the common eastern froglet (Crinia signifera) and Sloane's froglet (Crinia sloanei). However, you can tell them apart by their unique calls or the patterns on their bellies.
Where Does This Frog Live and What Does It Do?
The eastern sign-bearing froglet likes to live in swamps and ponds. You can often find them hiding under leaves or other things near the water's edge.
Male frogs call from the edge of the pond to attract females. Their call sounds like a low squelching noise, repeated every few seconds. When they mate, the male holds onto the female near the water. The female then lays her eggs one by one in shallow water.
