Eleutherodactylus dilatus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eleutherodactylus dilatus |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
| Subgenus: | Syrrhophus |
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E. dilatus
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| Eleutherodactylus dilatus (Davis and Dixon, 1955)
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Tomodactylus dilatus Davis and Dixon, 1955 |
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The Eleutherodactylus dilatus is a type of frog that belongs to the family Eleutherodactylidae. This special frog lives only in Mexico. You can find it in the Chilpancingo area, which is part of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in central Guerrero. People often call it the Guerreran peeping frog because of its unique sound.
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What Does the Guerreran Peeping Frog Look Like?
These frogs are quite small. They measure about 2.5 to 3 centimeters (1 to 1.2 inches) long. Females are usually a bit bigger than males.
Skin and Colors
The skin on their back is bumpy. It can be lavender or brownish in color. You might also see black spots on their back. Their belly is rough and can be almost white. Sometimes it has many small white spots.
Special Markings
A dark stripe usually runs from their nose to their eye. It continues back onto their shoulder. They also have cool yellowish-brown spots. These spots are found on the front of their upper legs and behind their knees. Their lower legs often have two or three dark bars.
Unique Toes
The tips of their two outer fingers are flat and wide. They are almost twice as wide as the part of the finger just before the tip. This wide shape is why they are called dilatus, which means "widened."
What Sound Does It Make?
Male Guerreran peeping frogs make a special sound. It is called an "advertisement call." They make a "peep" sound. Sometimes they make a "trill," which is like a fast, repeating sound. This trill can have five notes.
Where Does the Guerreran Peeping Frog Live?
This frog lives in pine-oak forests. It can also be found in farm fields within these forests. Scientists have found them high up in the mountains. They were found at about 2,377 meters (7,800 feet) above sea level.
Where They Hide
These frogs are usually found at night. They like to sit on small bushes and pine trees. They are often found about 0.6 to 2.1 meters (2 to 7 feet) off the ground.
Protecting the Guerreran Peeping Frog
The Guerreran peeping frog is not very common. Its home in the forest is shrinking. This happens because of human activities that damage or remove the forests.
Conservation Efforts
Luckily, some of these frogs live in a protected area. This area is called the Omiltemi State Park. This park helps to keep their forest home safe. Protecting their habitat is important for their survival.
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 | Pauline Powell Burns |
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