Khaki bromeliad frog facts for kids
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The khaki bromeliad frog (Eleutherodactylus fowleri) is a special kind of frog. It's also known as Fowler's robber frog. This frog is found only in a place called Hispaniola. Hispaniola is an island that has two countries: the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
This unique frog lives in the Massif de la Selle mountain range. It was named after Danny C. Fowler. He was the person who first collected this specific type of frog.
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What Does the Khaki Bromeliad Frog Look Like?
Male khaki bromeliad frogs are about 28–31 mm (1.1–1.2 in) long. That's about the size of a paperclip! Female frogs are a bit bigger. They can be 28–33 mm (1.1–1.3 in) long.
Their back, or dorsum, is a shiny tan color. It might have some darker brown spots. The sides of their body are a mix of black and yellowish-tan. Their hidden skin areas are dark brown or dark gray.
The frog's belly, or venter, is gray. It has small yellow spots called chromatophores. The male frog's throat, which holds its vocal sac, is gray to black.
The Frog's Call
Male khaki bromeliad frogs make a special two-note call. The second note is always higher than the first. Before they start their main call, they often make about 4 to 5 warm-up notes.
These frogs like to call from high places. They usually sing from trees, about 1.8–7.6 m (5 ft 11 in – 24 ft 11 in) above the ground. Sometimes, they might even call from higher spots!
Where Does This Frog Live and How Is It Protected?
The khaki bromeliad frog lives in forests high up in the mountains. These forests are usually moist and green. This frog is an arboreal species. This means it lives mostly in trees.
It loves to live inside bromeliads. Bromeliads are plants that grow on trees. The frog uses these plants for many things. They hide there and even lay their eggs there.
Protecting Their Home
Sadly, the khaki bromeliad frog is in danger. Its home is shrinking because big trees are being cut down. This is called habitat loss.
To help protect these frogs, some of them live in a safe place. This place is called the Sierra de Bahoruco National Park. It is located in the Dominican Republic.
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In Spanish: Eleutherodactylus fowleri para niños
