Sierra Nevada tree frog (SciiFii)

The Sierra Nevada tree frog (Xenohyla nevadaensis) is a species of frog, most closely related to the Izecksohn's Brazilian tree frog (Xenohyla truncata), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. Male Sierra Nevada tree frogs grow from 30.9 to 31.5 mm (1.22 to 1.24 inches) in snout-to-vent length while females reach 39.5 to 45.5 mm (1.56 to 1.8 inches). As a juvenile, the Sierra Nevada tree frog has white stripes down the sides of its body but they disappear at maturity, leaving the adult Sierra Nevada tree frog a uniform brown or orange. This species of frog is unique in that it is among the only known frugivorous frog in the world, and it is known to feed on a wide array of, not just small arthropods, but also fruits, seeds, pods, pulp and flowers. The amount of plant material eaten by the frog depends on the blooming and fruiting periods of the plants, with various types of arthropods eaten instead when plants are unavailable. The frog will locate the fruit and simply snap at it, swallowing it whole. The Sierra Nevada tree frog is known to defecate viable seeds and likely helps in the spread of the plants it consumes. Sierra Nevada tree frogs shelter inside plants such as bromeliads during the day and breed in temporary pools and/or ponds. When disturbed, this Sierra Nevada tree frog will tilt its head down, outstretch its legs, and puff up. This posture breaks up the Sierra Nevada tree frogs' outline and makes it appear larger. The conservation status of the Sierra Nevada tree frog is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the Sierra Nevada tree frog's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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