Zhangixalus prasinatus facts for kids
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The Zhangixalus prasinatus is a special kind of frog found only in northern Taiwan. People also call it the tributary flying frog, green treefrog, or emerald green treefrog. This amazing frog lives in hilly areas, usually between 400 and 600 meters above sea level.
What Does This Frog Look Like?
The Zhangixalus prasinatus is the biggest tree frog in Taiwan! Female frogs are larger than males. An adult female can be about 6.5 to 7.7 centimeters long from its snout to its bottom. Male frogs are a bit smaller, usually 4.8 to 6.3 centimeters long.
This frog is bright green, just like an emerald! It has a yellow stripe on each side of its body. Its belly is white. All of its toes have special climbing pads, which help it stick to surfaces. Plus, all four of its feet have webbing, which might help it move around. Some of these frogs even have cool spots on their skin!
Where Does This Frog Live and What Dangers Does It Face?
This unique frog lives in the hilly parts of Taiwan. You can find it in different places like fruit orchards, tea farms, and bamboo forests. It also lives in bushy areas and regular forests. One special place where it lives is the Hapen Nature Reserve, which helps protect it.
When it's time to lay eggs, these frogs often choose tree holes filled with water. But they are also smart and can use other places like water tanks, buckets, or even old cisterns.
Sadly, the Zhangixalus prasinatus is facing some dangers. Its home is shrinking because of things like farming, animals grazing, and cities growing bigger. Changes in farming, especially using more bug sprays (pesticides), can also hurt these frogs. Good news is that this frog lives in several protected areas. Scientists think it might be able to handle some changes to its home, which is helpful for its survival.
Want to Learn More?
- List of protected species in Taiwan
- List of endemic species of Taiwan
