Myersiohyla liliae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Myersiohyla liliae |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Myersiohyla |
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M. liliae
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| Myersiohyla liliae (Kok, 2006)
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Myersiohyla liliae is a special kind of frog. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which are often called tree frogs. This frog is found only in one specific place. It lives in the Pacaraima Mountains in Guyana. Scientists first found it in the Kaieteur National Park. It is also known from a place called Imbaimadai. This unique frog was named after Lili Kok, the daughter of the scientist who discovered it.
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What Does Myersiohyla liliae Look Like?
Size and Body Features
Adult male Myersiohyla liliae frogs are quite small. They measure about 33 to 37 mm (1.3 to 1.5 in) long. This measurement is taken from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). They have a slim body and thin legs. Their head is wider than their body. It is also a bit wider than it is long.
Their snout looks flat when you see it from above. From the side, it sticks out just a little. These frogs have clear "eardrums" called tympanums. These are fairly large. A fold of skin above the ear, called a supratympanic fold, covers them slightly.
Fingers, Toes, and Skin
The fingers and toes of this frog have special sticky pads at their ends. These pads help them grip surfaces. They also have some webbing between their fingers and toes. Their skin feels bumpy or grainy. Scientists call this "granular" skin.
Color and Calls
The color of Myersiohyla liliae can change. It also depends on how bright the light is. During the day, they can be bright green or yellowish-green. At night, they might turn greenish-brown. Their throat and belly are a beautiful blue color. Male frogs have a single vocal sac under their chin. This sac helps them make loud calls.
The male frog's call is a long series of loud "tuk tuk tuk tuk" sounds. These sounds get faster and louder as they go on. They can repeat up to seven times per second. You can hear their calls from far away. Sometimes, the call starts with a groan or a few single notes.
Where Does Myersiohyla liliae Live?
Habitat and Environment
Myersiohyla liliae lives in thick, old forests. It also lives where the forest meets open grassy areas called savannas. These frogs are often found near large bromeliad plants. Bromeliads are plants that can hold water in their leaves. The frogs live at heights of about 400 to 550 m (1,312 to 1,804 ft) above sea level.
These frogs usually call from bromeliads that grow on the ground. They might also call from bromeliads that grow on trees.
Conservation Status
Myersiohyla liliae is a rare frog species. This means there are not many of them left. Their homes are in danger because of gold and diamond mining. This mining even happens inside the Kaieteur National Park, which is supposed to protect them. Protecting their habitat is very important for their survival.
 | Anna J. Cooper |
 | Mary McLeod Bethune |
 | Lillie Mae Bradford |
