Rough frog facts for kids
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The rough frog or woodland water-holding frog (Ranoidea verrucosa) is a special type of frog that lives in Australia. You can find it in the states of Queensland and New South Wales. This frog likes to live in grasslands that are far away from the ocean.
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What is a Rough Frog?
The rough frog gets its name from its skin, which can look a bit bumpy or "rough." It is also called the woodland water-holding frog because it has a unique way of surviving in dry places. This frog is part of a group of frogs known for their ability to store water.
Where Do Rough Frogs Live?
Rough frogs are found in the eastern parts of Australia. They live in both Queensland and New South Wales. Their favorite places are grasslands, which are open areas with lots of grass. They prefer to be away from the coast and closer to inland areas.
What Do Rough Frogs Look Like?
Rough frogs usually have colors that help them blend in with their surroundings. They can be tan, which is a light brown color, or dark brown. This helps them hide from predators and sneak up on their food. The frog shown in the picture has these typical colors.
How Do Rough Frogs Survive?
These frogs are very good at living in places where water can be scarce. They are known as "water-holding frogs" because they can store water in their bodies. This amazing ability helps them survive during dry seasons when there isn't much rain. They can bury themselves underground and stay there until it rains again.
Life Cycle of a Frog
Like all frogs, the rough frog starts its life as an egg.
- Female frogs lay their eggs in water, often in temporary pools that form after rain.
- The eggs hatch into tiny creatures called tadpoles. Tadpoles live in the water and breathe with gills, just like fish.
- As tadpoles grow, they slowly change. They develop legs, their tails get shorter, and their gills turn into lungs.
- Eventually, the tadpoles become young frogs, called froglets. They can then leave the water and live on land.
- Finally, they grow into adult rough frogs, ready to start the cycle all over again.
Images for kids
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Map of Australia showing the distribution of rough frog.
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Rough frog displaying the tan and dark brown colour variation.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria verrucosa para niños
