Berdmore's chorus frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Berdmore's chorus frog |
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| Microhyla berdmorei, Khao Luang National Park | |
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Microhyla
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berdmorei
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Microhyla berdmorei is a small frog with many names! People also call it the Berdmore's chorus frog, Berdmore's narrow-mouthed frog, or even the Pegu rice frog. It's a type of narrow-mouthed frog. You can find these frogs in places like eastern India, Bangladesh, and parts of China. They also live across Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. You might even spot them on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra! Scientists think the frogs in Bangladesh might be a slightly different, unnamed species.
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What Does It Look Like?
Male Berdmore's chorus frogs are quite small. They grow to be about 2.5 to 2.8 centimeters long. This measurement is from their nose to their bottom. Female frogs are a little bigger. They can grow to about 2.7 to 4.5 centimeters long.
Special Features
These frogs have a special yellowish color on their belly. This makes them easy to spot! They also have long legs. These long legs help them make really impressive jumps.
Baby Frogs (Tadpoles)
The babies of these frogs are called Tadpoles. They can grow up to 2.3 centimeters long.
Where Do They Live?
Berdmore's chorus frogs live in different kinds of wet, evergreen forests. These are forests where trees stay green all year.
Favorite Spots
You can usually find these frogs in hilly areas. They often live close to streams. They like places that are moist and damp.
Breeding Habits
When it's time to lay eggs, these frogs look for still pools of water. This is where the female frogs lay their eggs. Male frogs gather together and make loud calls. They form large groups that sing together, like a chorus! These frogs are common in places where they have good habitat. However, they are not as common on the island of Borneo.
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Microhyla berdmorei, Khao Luang National Park
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Microhyla berdmorei, Nam Nao National Park
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Microhyla berdmorei - Phu Kradueng National Park
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Microhyla berdmorei - Phu Kradueng National Park
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