Alsodes verrucosus facts for kids
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The Alsodes verrucosus, also known as the olive spiny-chest frog, is a type of frog. It belongs to a family of frogs called Alsodidae.
These interesting frogs live in the Andes mountains. You can find them in parts of Chile (like Cautín and Puyehue) and Argentina (in Neuquén and Río Negro Provinces).
About the Olive Spiny-Chest Frog
The olive spiny-chest frog gets its common name from its greenish-brown color and the small bumps, or "spines," on its chest. These frogs are quite special because they live in cool, damp places.
Where It Lives
These frogs love to live in temperate Nothofagus forests. Nothofagus is a type of tree found in the Southern Hemisphere. You can often find these frogs hiding under logs or near wet areas in these forests. They like places that are cool and moist.
Life Cycle
Like many frogs, the Alsodes verrucosus starts its life as a tadpole. These tadpoles grow up in cold, deep streams. This means they need clean, flowing water to develop properly into adult frogs.
Why It Needs Our Help
Sadly, the olive spiny-chest frog is facing challenges. Its home, the Nothofagus forest, is shrinking. This is mainly because of habitat loss caused by logging, which is when trees are cut down for wood. When their forest homes are destroyed, these frogs lose the places they need to live, find food, and raise their young. Protecting these forests is important to help the Alsodes verrucosus survive.
See also
In Spanish: Alsodes verrucosus para niños
