Eupsophus emiliopugini facts for kids
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The Eupsophus emiliopugini is a type of frog that belongs to the Alsodidae family. It is also known by its common name, Emilio's ground frog. This frog lives in the cool Nothofagus forests of Chile. You can find it between 40°50'S and 45°20'S latitude. It also lives in Lago Puelo National Park in Chubut Province, Argentina. The name emiliopugini honors Professor Emilio Pugín. He helped us learn a lot about how Chilean frogs reproduce and grow.
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What Does Emilio's Ground Frog Look Like?
Adult male Emilio's ground frogs are about 43 to 50 millimeters long. Adult females are a bit bigger, measuring 41 to 65 millimeters long. When baby frogs (froglets) first change from tadpoles, they are very tiny, only about 10 to 11 millimeters long.
The frog's head is wider than it is long. It has a clear eardrum, called a tympanum. There is also a special fold of skin above the eardrum. Its legs are thin. This frog does not have webbed feet. Its skin feels smooth. The top of the frog is usually grayish brown or a dark lead color. It often has a bright lemon-yellow line down its back. There is also an olive-green band between its eyes. Sometimes, you might see bright yellowish patterns on its upper legs. The frog's belly is whitish. Adult males have a bright orange throat area.
Where Does Emilio's Ground Frog Live?
Emilio's ground frogs live in damp forests. They prefer areas near cold streams. You can find them from close to sea level up to about 1,500 meters high. Adult frogs often hide under logs or in small holes. They like to stay near the edges of streams.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Male frogs call out from small holes during the day. This is how they attract females. Female frogs lay their eggs inside these holes. The holes are usually filled with water. The baby frogs, called tadpoles, swim freely in these water-filled spots on the ground. They grow and develop there until they are ready to become froglets.
Protecting Emilio's Ground Frog
This frog faces threats to its habitat. Its home is being lost because of fires. People also plant non-native trees for logging, which changes the forest. These changes make it harder for the frogs to live and thrive. Luckily, Emilio's ground frog lives in Lago Puelo National Park in Argentina. This park helps protect some of its natural home.
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In Spanish: Eupsophus emiliopugini para niños
