Hyloxalus sauli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hyloxalus sauli |
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Colostethus sauli Edwards, 1974 |
The Hyloxalus sauli is a type of frog that belongs to the Dendrobatidae family. This family is also known as the poison dart frogs. You can find this frog on the eastern slopes of the Andes mountains. It lives in Putumayo, Colombia, and in several provinces in Ecuador: Sucumbíos, Napo, Orellana, and Pastaza Provinces. This frog was named after William Saul, who worked at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum.
What Does It Look Like?
Male Hyloxalus sauli frogs are about 20 to 25 millimeters long. This is measured from their snout (nose) to their vent (tail end). Female frogs are a bit bigger, measuring 22 to 29 millimeters.
Their back and sides are a coffee-brown color. They often have three large spots on their back. A light-colored stripe runs along their side. Most of these frogs also have another stripe lower down on their belly. This stripe can be faint or broken up.
Life Cycle and Family
Male Hyloxalus sauli frogs make a call that sounds like two or three quick "peeps." These frogs form pairs and protect their own areas, called territories. They can keep these territories for several months. Their territories often include deep burrows, which they use as safe shelters.
Female frogs can lay between 6 and 11 eggs. Male frogs have been seen carrying groups of 9 to 13 tadpoles on their backs. This helps keep the young tadpoles safe.
Where It Lives and Its Safety
The Hyloxalus sauli frog lives in both old (primary) and new (secondary) forests. You can find them at heights of 200 to 800 meters above sea level. They like to live under fallen leaves near small streams. They also enjoy hanging out on the banks of streams that always have water.
Even though the Hyloxalus sauli frog is found in many places, it is not very common. Experts have listed it as a "least concern" species. This means it is not currently in danger of disappearing. However, losing their forest homes can still be a problem for them in some areas.
