Callimedusa atelopoides facts for kids
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The toady leaf frog, also known by its scientific name Callimedusa atelopoides, is a type of frog. It belongs to a group of frogs called Phyllomedusinae. You can find this frog in the Amazon rainforest in countries like Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Scientists think it might also live in nearby Colombia and Ecuador.
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What Does the Toady Leaf Frog Look Like?
These frogs are not very big. Adult male frogs are about 36 to 37 millimeters (about 1.4 inches) long. Female frogs are a bit larger, measuring about 40 to 45 millimeters (about 1.6 to 1.8 inches) long.
Their snout, which is like their nose area, is rounded when you look from above. It looks flat from the side. They have special glands, called parotoid glands, that are spread out on their skin. Their fingers and toes have small, sticky pads that help them climb. Their legs are quite short.
The skin on their back is smooth and purplish-brown. It has tiny, shiny green spots. The sides of their body and their belly are bluish-white. They have dark purple spots between the bumps on their skin. The frog's iris, which is the colored part of its eye, is silvery-gray with black spots.
What Sound Does It Make?
Male toady leaf frogs make a special sound to attract females. Their call is a single "wort" sound.
Where Does the Toady Leaf Frog Live?
The toady leaf frog lives in tropical rainforests that are close to the ground, usually less than 200 meters (about 650 feet) above sea level. It is a ground-dwelling frog, meaning it spends its time on the forest floor or on low plants. These frogs are active at night.
How Do They Have Babies?
Female toady leaf frogs lay their eggs on leaves. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles drop into temporary puddles or small pools of water to grow.
Is the Toady Leaf Frog in Danger?
This frog does not live in areas where humans have changed the habitat, like farms or cities. It is found in many places, but it is not a common frog to see. Its home can be lost because of things like logging (cutting down trees) and agriculture (farming). However, the toady leaf frog lives in several protected areas, which helps keep its habitat safe.
