Cliff chirping frog
A species of Rain frogs, Also known as Marnock's frog Scientific name : Eleutherodactylus marnockii Genus : Rain frogs
Cliff chirping frog, A species of Rain frogs
Also known as:
Marnock's frog
Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus marnockii
Genus: Rain frogs
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Description General Info
Description
Eleutherodactylus marnockii, the cliff chirping frog, is a small eleutherodactylid frog found in central and western Texas, the United States, and in Coahuila, northern Mexico. It is also known as the cliff frog and Marnock's frog.
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Cliff chirping frog primarily subsists on small invertebrates, with a heavy preference for insects such as spiders, beetles, and ants. Its nocturnal behavior aids in successful foraging and predation activities.
Appearance
Cliff chirping frog is a small-sized frog with distinctive tapering body shape and smooth skin. Its color ranges from dark to light brown, sometimes mixed with greenish hues. Males often display darker throat marking. No pronounced differences exist between genders or age groups, but young ones may appear brighter. Cliff chirping frog lacks wings, horns or tails, like other frogs.
Behavior
Cliff chirping frog typically exhibits nocturnal and terrestrial behaviors, engaging in most activities after sundown. Known for their solitary nature, interactions among individuals are restricted chiefly to breeding season. As a notable survival adaptation, this species exploits the rainwater accumulated within rock crevices as a place for eggs deposition, ensuring suitable moisture conditions for progeny survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Rain frogs Species
Cliff chirping frog 
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