Garamba forest treefrog facts for kids
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The Garamba forest treefrog (scientific name: Leptopelis oryi) is a type of frog. It belongs to the Arthroleptidae family. This frog lives in parts of Africa. You can find it in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northwestern Uganda, and nearby South Sudan. It's also called Ory's tree frog.
This frog was named after Albert Ory. He was a warden at the Garamba National Park. This park is where the first frog of this species was found.
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What Does the Garamba Forest Treefrog Look Like?
These frogs are quite sturdy. Adult males are about 29 to 43 millimeters long. That's about 1 to 1.7 inches. Adult females are larger, from 42 to 58 millimeters long. This is about 1.7 to 2.3 inches.
Their head is usually as wide as their body. Sometimes it can be a bit narrower. The front of their face, called the snout, is rounded. They have a clear eardrum, called a tympanum.
The tips of their fingers and toes are wide. They look like small discs. Their fingers do not have webbing. Their toes have only a little bit of webbing. Male frogs of this species do not have special glands on their chest.
Their back, called the dorsum, is pale brown. It has three thin, darker stripes. There is also one dark stripe on their side. Male frogs have a pale vocal sac. This is a pouch they inflate to make calls. Their eyes are a pretty golden brown color.
What Sounds Do They Make?
Male Garamba forest treefrogs make a special call. It's called an advertisement call. This call is a single, loud sound. It sounds like a low-pitched "clack." They use this sound to attract females.
Where Do Garamba Forest Treefrogs Live?
Leptopelis oryi lives in dense, humid savanna areas. These places have tall grass and scattered bushes.
During the dry season, these frogs hide. They bury themselves in the soil. They also hide under rocks to stay safe and moist. When the wet season comes, they become more active. Males can be found high up in the grass. They also sit on branches.
Scientists believe these frogs lay their eggs on the ground. They likely build a nest near water.
How Are These Frogs Doing?
The Garamba forest treefrog is not very well known. Only a few groups of them have been found. However, where they are found, they seem to be quite common.
This frog lives in the Garamba National Park. This park is in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Being in a national park helps protect them. There isn't much information about specific dangers to this frog species right now.
