Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
| Subgenus: | Syrrhophus |
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E. angustidigitorum
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| Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum (Taylor, 1940)
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The Patzcuaro peeping frog (Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum) is a type of frog that belongs to the Eleutherodactylidae family. This frog is found only in Mexico. It lives in the states of Michoacán and southern Jalisco, especially near Tuxpan. People also call it the Patzcuaro stream frog.
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Meet the Patzcuaro Peeping Frog
Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum are small frogs. They grow to about 25 mm (1.0 in) long. This measurement is from their nose to the end of their body. Their head is a little narrower than their body. They have a pointed snout.
What Does This Frog Look Like?
The skin on their back is smooth. They have a few flat bumps, but they are hard to see. The sides of their body and their belly have larger bumps. Their toes have pointed tips. These frogs do not have any webbing between their toes.
Their color can change a lot. Some are almost gray-black. Others are reddish-brown with faint dark spots. They can also be deep brown or brownish-gray with black spots.
Where Do Patzcuaro Peeping Frogs Live?
These frogs live in pine-oak forests. They are found at heights of about 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level. One frog was even found in Jalisco at 2,450 m (8,040 ft). They are land-dwelling frogs. This means they live on the ground. You can often find them hiding under stones.
How Do These Frogs Grow?
Unlike many frogs, the Patzcuaro peeping frog does not have a tadpole stage. Their babies hatch directly into tiny frogs. This is called "direct development."
Protecting Their Home
The Patzcuaro peeping frog is facing threats. Their homes are being lost. This happens because of logging (cutting down trees) and new buildings. These activities destroy the forests where they live. This frog might also live in the Pico de Tancítaro National Park. National parks help protect animals and their homes.
