Rufous-eyed brook frog facts for kids
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Hyla rufioculis Taylor, 1952 |
The rufous-eyed brook frog (Duellmanohyla rufioculis) is a special type of frog that lives in streams. It belongs to the Hylidae family, also known as tree frogs. You can only find this frog in the mountains of Costa Rica. It likes to live in wet forests and rainforests. Baby frogs, called Tadpoles, grow in pools of still water. Even though some of its home is disappearing, the total number of these frogs seems to be staying steady.
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About the Rufous-Eyed Brook Frog
These frogs can grow to about 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) long. Male frogs are usually smaller than the females. Their color can be very different from one frog to another. They might be brown or a mix of green colors, like moss.
Special Markings
A clear white stripe runs along their upper lip, sides, and near their legs. This stripe gets wider under their eyes, forming a bright white mark. All rufous-eyed brook frogs have a unique red iris (the colored part of the eye) with pupils that are shaped like a line instead of a circle.
Where Rufous-Eyed Brook Frogs Live
The rufous-eyed brook frog lives only in the mountains of Costa Rica. You can find them on both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of the mountains. They live at heights from about 700 to 1,600 meters (2,300 to 5,200 feet) above sea level.
Preferred Environment
This frog loves humid forests. It usually lives in the plants and trees right next to streams. While it is not very common in the areas where it lives, and its home is sometimes affected by changes in the environment, scientists believe the total number of these frogs is stable.
Images for kids
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A close-up of the rufous-eyed brook frog.
See also
In Spanish: Duellmanohyla rufioculis para niños
