Nyctimystes kuduki facts for kids
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The Nyctimystes kuduki is a type of tree frog found in Papua New Guinea. This special frog lives high up in the mountains, in places with thick rainforests. You can find it in the Southern Highlands Province.
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About the Kuduk Tree Frog
What it Looks Like
Adult male Kuduk tree frogs are quite big for their kind. They grow to be about 5.8 to 6.1 centimeters long. That's roughly the length of a small candy bar! This frog has very large, dark brown eyes. It also has two big groups of teeth in its upper jaw, called vomerine teeth.
Its skin is a mix of dark and light brown. Some parts of its legs are yellow, which adds a splash of color. The frog's belly is a dull white. You might also spot white dots on its back and eyelids. A cool feature is the yellow or gold lines that look like veins on its lower eyelids.
Where it Lives and What it Does
This frog prefers to live in rainforests on mountains. Male frogs like to sit on leaves that hang over fast-moving streams. From these spots, they sing to attract female frogs. Their songs are important for finding a mate. Interestingly, this frog has very small ears compared to other Nyctimystes frogs.
How it Got its Name
Scientists decided to name this frog after a person. They named it Nyctimystes kuduki to honor Max Kuduk. Max Kuduk worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature, an organization that helps protect animals and nature around the world.
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