Scinax granulatus facts for kids
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Hyla strigilata ssp. eringiophila Gallardo, 1961 |
Scinax granulatus is a small frog that belongs to the Hylidae family, often called "tree frogs." Even though it's called a tree frog, it doesn't always live in trees. This frog is known for its unique skin texture, which can look a bit bumpy or "granular."
You can find Scinax granulatus in several countries in South America. These include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It lives in different types of environments, from natural wild areas to places where people live.
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Where Scinax granulatus Lives
This frog is very adaptable and can live in many different places. Its natural habitats include:
- Temperate shrubland: Areas with bushes and shrubs that are not too hot or too cold.
- Grasslands: Open areas covered in grass, which can be wet during certain seasons.
- Freshwater areas: Places like lakes, ponds, and marshes. Some of these marshes might dry up sometimes.
- Human-made areas: It can also be found near farms (pastureland and plantations), in rural gardens, and even in urban areas. It likes water storage areas, ponds, and canals or ditches that people have built.
This wide range of habitats shows how tough and flexible Scinax granulatus is. It can survive in both wild nature and places changed by humans.
What Scinax granulatus Eats
Like most frogs, Scinax granulatus is a carnivore, meaning it eats other animals. Its diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. These include insects like flies, mosquitoes, beetles, and spiders. Frogs use their long, sticky tongues to catch their prey quickly. They usually hunt at night when many insects are active.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
The reproduction of Scinax granulatus follows the typical frog life cycle. Adult frogs usually gather near water bodies to mate. The female frog lays her eggs in the water, often attached to plants or submerged objects. These eggs are usually small and round.
After a few days, the eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles are the larval stage of frogs and look very different from adult frogs. They live entirely in water, breathing with gills and feeding on algae and small bits of plant matter. As they grow, tadpoles undergo a process called metamorphosis. During this change, they develop legs, their tails shrink, and their gills are replaced by lungs. Eventually, they transform into small froglets, which then leave the water to live on land, though they still need to stay moist.
Conservation Status
Scinax granulatus is currently listed as "Least Concern" (LC) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This means that its population is stable and it is not considered to be at high risk of extinction right now. Its ability to live in many different types of habitats, including those changed by humans, helps it survive. However, like all wildlife, it can still be affected by pollution and habitat loss.
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A Scinax granulatus frog.
