Goose frogs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Megophryidae |
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Megophryidae are a large family of frogs. They are often called megophryids. These frogs live in the warm parts of Southeast Asia. You can find them from the Himalayas all the way to Indonesia and the Philippines. There are many different kinds, with about 70 to 100 species. These species are grouped into 12 different types, called genera.
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Meet the Megophryid Frogs
Where These Frogs Live
Megophryid frogs are found across a wide area in Asia. Their home stretches from the foothills of the Himalayas. It goes eastwards, reaching south into Indonesia. You can also find them on the Greater Sunda Islands and in the Philippines. They prefer warm places in this region.
Masters of Disguise
Megophryid frogs are famous for their amazing camouflage. This is especially true for those living in forests. They often look exactly like dead leaves. Some even have special skin folds. These folds make them look like the veins on a leaf. This helps them hide from predators.
Size and Young Frogs
Megophryid frogs come in different sizes. They can be as small as 2 centimetres (0.79 in) long. The largest ones can grow up to 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. Adult megophryids have a special tongue. It is shaped like a paddle.
Their young, called tadpoles, live in water. You can find them in many different watery places. They especially like ponds and streams. Because they live in so many different habitats, their tadpoles look very diverse.
Types of Megophryid Frogs
The family Megophryidae includes many different groups of frogs. Here are the main genera (groups) within this family:
- Atympanophrys
- Borneophrys - These are also known as Rough horned frogs.
- Brachytarsophrys – Called Karin Hills frogs.
- Leptobrachella - These are Borneo frogs.
- Leptobrachium – Known as Eastern spadefoot toads.
- Leptolalax - These are Asian toads.
- Megophrys - Called Asian horned toads.
- Ophryophryne - These are Mountain toads.
- Oreolalax
- Scutiger - Known as Cat-eyed toads.
- Vibrissaphora - These are Spiny toads.
- Xenophrys
See also
In Spanish: Megophryidae para niños
