Leucostethus brachistriatus facts for kids
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Meet the stripe-throated rocket frog! Its scientific name is Leucostethus brachistriatus. This cool little frog belongs to the Dendrobatidae family, also known as poison dart frogs, though not all of them are poisonous.
You can only find this frog in Colombia, a country in South America. It lives on the western sides of the Central and Western mountain ranges there.
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What Does the Stripe-Throated Rocket Frog Look Like?
The first Leucostethus brachistriatus ever studied was a female frog. She measured about 22 millimeters (less than an inch) from her nose to her bottom. This measurement is called her snout–vent length.
This frog has a fairly large eardrum, known as a tympanum. However, it is partly hidden and not very easy to see. Its fingers do not have any skin between them, like a duck's foot. They also do not have any extra skin flaps on the sides.
The toes, though, do have some skin connecting them at the very bottom. This is called basal webbing. The frog's back, or dorsum, is a cream color. It also has a diagonal stripe on its side. This stripe goes from its eye all the way to its groin area.
Where Do These Frogs Live?
The stripe-throated rocket frog is a land animal. It likes to live near small streams in forests that are found in the Andes mountains. These are called sub-Andean forests.
This frog is quite common in places where forests are still standing. It is also very good at adapting to different environments. You can even find it in farm fields and cow pastures!
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Female stripe-throated rocket frogs lay their eggs on the ground. They usually hide them in piles of fallen leaves. Once the eggs hatch, tiny tadpoles emerge.
The adult frogs then carry these tadpoles to nearby streams. The tadpoles continue to grow and develop in the water until they are ready to become full-grown frogs.
Protecting the Stripe-Throated Rocket Frog
Even though forests are being cut down in the areas where this frog lives, the Leucostethus brachistriatus is not in serious danger. It is a very adaptable species.
This frog is protected in a few special places. You can find it in the Ucumari regional reserve. It also lives in the Barbas-Bremen Ecological Corridor. These areas help keep their homes safe.
See also
In Spanish: Leucostethus brachistriatus para niños
