Green pond frog facts for kids
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Rana hexadactyla Lesson, 1834 |
The Euphlyctis hexadactylus, also known as the green pond frog, is a common type of frog. You can find it mostly in water. It lives in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Scientists believe this frog might actually be a group of very similar frog species.
What Does It Look Like?
The green pond frog has a medium-sized head and a somewhat pointed snout. Its eardrum (called the tympanum) is easy to see and is about the size of its eye.
Its fingers are thin and pointed. Its toes are fully webbed, which helps it swim very well. The outer toe has a strong fringe. When its back leg is stretched forward, its ankle joint can reach its eye.
The frog's skin is smooth. It has rows of tiny pores around its neck, sides, and belly. These frogs are usually brown on top. Sometimes, they have a light line down their back. They might also have two dark stripes on the back of their thighs. Young frogs often have beautiful stripes.
Male frogs have two vocal sacs. These are like balloons that inflate when they call. These sacs open near the corners of their mouths. They help the males make loud sounds.
Where Does It Live?
The green pond frog mostly lives in water. You can find it in many different types of water bodies. It has even been seen living in slightly salty water (called brackish water) in Sri Lanka.
What Does It Eat?
Adult green pond frogs have a unique diet. They eat a lot of plant leaves and some flowers. But they also eat small creatures without backbones, like insects and worms. They can even eat very small animals with backbones. Young frogs, however, eat mostly insects.
