Korean brown frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Korean brown frog |
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Rana temporaria coreana Okada, 1928 |
The Korean brown frog (Rana coreana) is a type of frog. It belongs to the Rana group of frogs. You can find this frog in Korea and in a part of Shandong, China.
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About the Korean Brown Frog
Its Scientific Identity
Scientists study animals to understand them better. For a long time, the Korean brown frog was thought to be a type of another frog. That frog was called the Amur brown frog (Rana amurensis).
However, after looking closely at their bodies and their genes, scientists learned something new. They found out that the Korean brown frog is its own unique species. Even so, it is still very closely related to the Amur brown frog.
For a while, people thought this frog only lived in Korea. But then, scientists found a frog in China called Rana kunyuensis. After more study, they realized it was the same as the Korean brown frog! So, now we know it lives in both places.
What Does It Look Like?
The Korean brown frog is the smallest of the brown frogs found in Korea. The male frogs are about 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) long. Female frogs are a little bigger. They can grow up to 44 millimeters (1.7 inches) long. This length is measured from their snout (nose) to their vent (tail end).
Where Does It Live?
Home Sweet Home
The Korean brown frog lives in many different places. You can find it in forests with pine trees, mixed forests, and forests with trees that lose their leaves. It also lives in areas with bushes and open grassy fields.
These frogs especially like places that are open and wet. This includes wet meadows, swamps, and riverbanks. They also live in areas that sometimes flood.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
When it's time to lay eggs, these frogs look for shallow water. They breed in small lakes, ponds, and ditches. You can also find their eggs in large puddles and marshes.
When winter comes, many frogs go into a deep sleep called hibernation. Korean brown frogs often hibernate in large groups. They hide in the mud at the bottom of ponds and pools to stay safe and warm.
Keeping Them Safe
Sometimes, the places where Korean brown frogs live can be destroyed. This is called habitat loss. This can be a problem for frogs in some local areas. However, overall, the Korean brown frog is a common species. This means it is not currently in danger of disappearing.
