Scinax danae facts for kids
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Ololygon danae Duellman, 1986 |
The Scinax danae is a type of frog that belongs to the Hylidae family. It is also known as the Bolivar snouted treefrog. This special frog is found only in a specific area of southeastern Venezuela. You can find it in the La Escalera region, which is part of the Sierra de Lema mountains in Bolívar state.
The frog's scientific name, danae, was chosen to honor Dana Trueb Duellman. She is the daughter of William Edward Duellman, the scientist who first described this species.
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What Does the Bolivar Snouted Treefrog Look Like?
Male Bolivar snouted treefrogs are about 25 to 27 millimeters (1 inch) long. Female frogs are a bit bigger, measuring about 28 to 30 millimeters (1.1 inches) long. Their bodies are quite strong, and their heads are longer than they are wide.
Special Features of This Frog
The frog's snout is pointed. It has a clear eardrum (called a tympanum), but it's partly covered by a fold of skin. Its fingers have a small amount of webbing at the bottom. Its toes have a lot of webbing, which helps it swim. Both its fingers and toes have round pads at the tips.
Color Changes of the Frog
The frog's color can change depending on the time of day!
- At night: Its back is a light yellowish-tan color. It might have faint, darker tan patterns. Its belly is a creamy yellow, and the part where males make calls (the vocal sac) is bright yellow.
- During the day: Its back turns yellowish-tan with small dark brown spots. Its legs might have stripes across them. The sides of its body are yellow with brown spots. Its belly stays creamy yellow. The frog's eyes have a reddish-bronze color.
Where Does the Bolivar Snouted Treefrog Live?
The Scinax danae lives near water sources. You can find it around temporary pools, small ponds, lagoons, and slow-moving streams. These places are usually found at heights between 180 and 1,250 meters (about 590 to 4,100 feet) above sea level.
Daily Life of the Frog
These frogs are nocturnal, which means they are active at night. Male frogs like to call out from plants and bushes. This is how they attract mates. Young frogs, called tadpoles, are believed to grow and develop in the water.
Protecting the Bolivar Snouted Treefrog
The Bolivar snouted treefrog is not a very common species. There are some things that could potentially harm them, like new power lines, more tourism, and fires. However, these threats are not expected to be very serious for the frog. A good thing is that this frog lives inside the Canaima National Park. This park helps protect its home and the animals living there.
See also
In Spanish: Ranita de Dana para niños