White-backed bug-eyed frog facts for kids
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The smooth frog, also known as the white-backed bug-eyed frog, is a type of frog. Its scientific name is Theloderma licin. This frog belongs to the Rhacophoridae family. You can find it in Malaysia, southern Thailand, and on Sumatra island in Indonesia.
These frogs live in forests, from lowlands to mountains. They often make their homes in tree holes filled with water. They also live in cut bamboo or even in human-made places like metal pipes.
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What Does the Smooth Frog Look Like?
Adult male smooth frogs are about 28 to 30 millimeters long. This is roughly the length of a small paperclip. Female frogs are a little bit longer, about 27 to 31 millimeters.
The skin on their back is white-brown. It has darker spots and marks. Their chin is brown. The frog's eyes have a bright red color.
How Did It Get Its Name?
Scientists gave this frog the name licin. This word comes from the Malay language. In Malay, "licin" means "smooth." They chose this name because the frog has very smooth skin.
How Do Smooth Frogs Reproduce?
Scientists believe that smooth frogs lay their eggs in tree holes filled with water. This is similar to how other frogs in the same group reproduce. They infer this because other frogs like it use these watery spots for their young.
Where Do Smooth Frogs Live?
The smooth frog has been seen in many places. Most of these places are in Malaysia. Some are also in Thailand and Indonesia. They live at different heights, from about 82 to 193 meters above sea level.
Here are some of the places where they have been found:
- In Malaysia:
- Taman Negara National Park in Pahang State
- Lakum Forest Reserve in Pahang State
- Bukit Rengit and Kuala Gandah in Pahang State
- Pulau Perhentian in Pahang State
- Ulu Muda Forest Reserve in Kedah State
- Sungai Lasor base camp in Kedah State
- Ampang Forest Reserve in Selangor State
- Raja Muda Forest Reserve in Selangor State
- Kenaboi Forest Reserve in Negeri Sembilan State
- In Thailand:
- Khao Lu-ang National Park in Nakhon Si Thamarat Province
- In Indonesia:
- Isau-Isau Wildlife Reserve in South Sumatra
- Lembah Harau Nature Reserve in West Sumatra
- Muara Labuh, Kerinci Seblat National Park in West Sumatra
- Hutan Harapan in Jambi
Are Smooth Frogs in Danger?
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) keeps track of animals. They say the smooth frog is of "least concern" for extinction. This means it is not currently in danger. This is because the frog lives in a large area. It can also live even if its habitat changes a little.
See also
In Spanish: Theloderma licin para niños
- Napal Licin
