North American rain frog (SciiFii)

The North American rain frog (Americabreviceps rotundus) is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae (which are otherwise exclusive to Africa), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and ponds across North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the North American rain frog is the similarly-looking Cape rain frog (Breviceps gibbosus). The North American rain frog primarily lives underground and usually emerges just before rains (hence its common name). It may also be seen in misty or damp conditions. Its burrowing provides a role in aerating soil in the where the species lives. It feeds on worms, slugs, snails, small insects, and small spiders. When alarmed, it increases its apparent size by swallowing air. As burrowing frogs, they have thick, muscular legs, which enable them to burrow for shelter. This species does not require open water to breed; in fact, it is a poor swimmer and will drown if placed in deep water. During mating season, males make calls, similarly to those made by the bushveld rain frog (Breviceps adspersus), from beneath vegetation or from their burrows so that the females can locate them. Since he is too small to get a firm grip on the female, she secretes a sticky liquid that glues him to her back. Fertilisation takes place in a burrow that the female has dug where groups of approximately 22 eggs are laid. They lay fertile eggs and jelly capsules, which provide moisture for the developing froglets. The females will remain burrowed near the eggs until they become young froglets without undergoing the tadpole stage. The conservation status of the North American rain frog is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American rain frog's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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