Baoruco burrowing frog facts for kids
The Baoruco burrowing frog (Eleutherodactylus hypostenor) is a special kind of frog. It is also known as the Cabral robber frog. This frog lives only on the island of Hispaniola. You can find it in Haiti, especially on the Tiburon Peninsula, Haiti. It also lives in the Dominican Republic, in the Baoruco Mountain Range.
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Meet the Baoruco Burrowing Frog
The Baoruco burrowing frog is a unique amphibian. It belongs to a family of frogs called Eleutherodactylidae. These frogs are known for their direct development. This means their eggs hatch directly into tiny frogs. They do not go through a tadpole stage.
Where This Frog Lives
This frog is endemic to Hispaniola. This means it lives naturally only in this one place. Its favorite home is in dense, moist broadleaf forests. These are forests with many trees that keep their leaves all year. The frog can also live in coffee and cacao farms. These farms often have shade trees, which makes them similar to its natural forest home.
A Frog That Lives Underground
The Baoruco burrowing frog is a burrowing species. This means it likes to dig and live underground. The male frogs are quite clever. They dig special underground rooms for themselves. They then call from these chambers to attract female frogs. Even their eggs are laid underground. This keeps the eggs safe and moist until they hatch.
Why This Frog Needs Our Help
Sadly, the Baoruco burrowing frog is a threatened species. Its biggest problem is habitat loss. This means the places where it lives are disappearing. Forests are being cut down for farming or other human activities. Even parts of the Sierra de Bahoruco National Park are affected. This park is supposed to protect animals and their homes. Scientists and conservationists are working to protect this special frog.
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