Mascarene grass frog facts for kids
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Ptychadena
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mascareniensis
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The Mascarene grass frog (Ptychadena mascareniensis), also known as the Mascarene ridged frog, is a type of frog. It belongs to the family Ptychadenidae. You can find these frogs in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Where Do Mascarene Grass Frogs Live?
These amazing frogs can live in many different places! Their natural habitats include various kinds of forests, like dry, moist, and mountain forests. They also live in dry and moist savannas, which are grassy plains with scattered trees.
You might find them in areas with lots of bushes, called shrublands, or in different types of grasslands. They love places near water, such as rivers, lakes, swamps, and marshes. Sometimes, these water bodies might dry up for a while.
Mascarene grass frogs are also good at living near people. They can be found in arable land (farms), pastures, plantations, and even in rural gardens and urban areas. They adapt well to places like water storage areas, ponds, and canals. This shows how tough and adaptable they are!
History of the Mascarene Grass Frog
The Mascarene grass frog is special because it's the only type of amphibian from Africa that is also found on Madagascar and the nearby Mascarene islands.
Scientists believe that Ptychadena frogs, including the ancestors of the Mascarene grass frog, were living on Madagascar long before humans arrived there. This means they have been a part of Madagascar's unique wildlife for thousands of years.
