Leptobrachella aerea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leptobrachella aerea |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Leptobrachella |
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L. aerea
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| Leptobrachella aerea (Rowley, Stuart, Richards, Phimmachak, and Sivongxay, 2010)
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| Synonyms | |
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Leptolalax aereus Rowley et al., 2010 |
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The Leptobrachella aerea is a type of frog that belongs to the family called Megophryidae. These small frogs are found in parts of Laos and Vietnam.
In Laos, they live in the Vilabouli District of Savannakhet Province. This is where the first one was officially found and described by scientists. In Vietnam, you can find them in the provinces of Hà Tĩnh, Nghệ An, Thanh Hóa, and Quảng Bình Province.
What Does It Look Like?
Male Leptobrachella aerea frogs are usually about 25 to 33 millimeters long. That's about the length of a small paperclip! Female frogs are a bit bigger, measuring around 27 to 39 millimeters. This measurement is taken from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom).
These frogs look very similar to another frog species called Leptobrachella oshanensis.
Reproduction and Calls
Male Leptobrachella aerea frogs are known for their calls. They make a high-pitched, fast chirping sound. You can hear them calling from cracks between big rocks, on top of rocks, and along the banks of streams.
Scientists have heard them calling in both June and November. This suggests that these frogs might be able to breed and have babies throughout the entire year.
Where It Lives and How It's Protected
The Leptobrachella aerea frog lives near rocky streams. It prefers areas in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. These forests stay green all year or most of the year. They are found at heights of about 200 to 511 meters above sea level.
Even though these frogs can handle some changes to their home, they need certain plants to survive. They especially need the green plants that grow along the edges of streams.
Luckily, these frogs live in several protected areas in Vietnam. These include Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Pu Huong Nature Reserve, Ky Anh-Ke Go Reserve, and Xuan Lien Nature Reserve. These protected places help keep their homes safe.
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