Pristimantis euphronides facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pristimantis euphronides |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Strabomantidae |
| Genus: | Pristimantis |
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P. euphronides
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| Pristimantis euphronides (Schwartz, 1967)
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The Grenada frog (Pristimantis euphronides) is a special type of frog that belongs to the Strabomantidae family. You can only find this frog on the island of Grenada, which is part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. This means it is endemic to Grenada, living nowhere else in the world. It is also sometimes called the Grenada stream frog.
Scientists first described this frog in 1967. At that time, they thought it was a type of Eleutherodactylus urichi. However, since 1994, it has been known as its own unique species.
What the Grenada Frog Looks Like
Adult male Grenada frogs are usually about 1.8 to 2.7 centimeters long. This measurement is taken from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). Female frogs are a bit bigger, measuring about 1.9 to 3.9 centimeters long.
The frog's snout is rounded, like a gentle curve. It has a clear eardrum, called a tympanum, which helps it hear. Male frogs also have a special throat sac, called a subgular vocal sac. They use this sac to make loud calls.
The Grenada frog has a dark brown back. Its belly is a creamy color. The back of its thighs often have an orange tint. Its lips are spotted, and the top part of its iris (the colored part of its eye) is a bronze color. A dark stripe runs from the corner of its eye to its armpit, right above its eardrum.
Male Grenada frogs usually start calling around sunset. They often call from high places, like branches. Female frogs are more often seen closer to the ground.
Where the Grenada Frog Lives
The Grenada frog lives only in certain parts of central and southeast Grenada. It can be found at elevations between 300 and 840 meters above sea level. Its favorite places to live are rainforests. It also likes forest edges and mountain meadows that are surrounded by farms.
The Grenada frog lays its eggs on the ground. These eggs develop directly into tiny frogs. This means there is no tadpole stage that lives in water.
How Many Grenada Frogs Are There?
The Grenada frog is fairly common in places where it can find suitable habitat. However, the area where it lives is quite small. This frog is facing threats, mainly from habitat loss. This happens when its natural home is destroyed.
The main reasons for habitat loss are new buildings and hotels for tourism. Farming also takes away some of its habitat. Another potential threat is an invasive frog species called Eleutherodactylus johnstonei. This frog is not native to Grenada and could compete with the Grenada frog. The Grenada frog can be found in the Grand Etang Forest Reserve, which helps protect some of its habitat.
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