Parsley frog facts for kids
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| Common parsley frog | |
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Pelodytidae
Bonaparte, 1850
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Pelodytes
Bonaparte, 1838
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Pelodytes caucasicus |
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Parsley frogs, also known as Pelodytidae, are a group of frogs. They belong to a special family of amphibians. This family has only one main group, called Pelodytes.
These small frogs live in specific parts of the world. You can find them in southwestern Europe and the Caucasus region.
About Parsley Frogs
Parsley frogs look like typical frogs. They have smooth skin and are quite small. Most parsley frogs grow to about 5 centimeters (2 inches) long.
They are related to other frog types, like Spadefoot toads. Interestingly, scientists have found more types of parsley frogs that are now extinct than types that are still alive today.
Types of Parsley Frogs
The family of parsley frogs, Pelodytidae, includes several different species. Here are the main ones:
- Pelodytes caucasicus – This is known as the Caucasian parsley frog.
- Pelodytes ibericus – This one is called the Iberian parsley frog.
- Pelodytes punctatus – This is the most common type, known as the Common parsley frog.
See also
In Spanish: Sapillo moteado para niños
