Cardioglossa schioetzi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cardioglossa schioetzi |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Genus: | Cardioglossa |
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C. schioetzi
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| Cardioglossa schioetzi Amiet, 1982
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Cardioglossa schioetzi is a small type of frog that belongs to the Arthroleptidae family. You can find this special frog in the mountains of Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. It lives in places like the Oshie-Obudu Range, Gotel Mountains, Mount Oku, and Mount Mbam. Not much is known about this shy frog, making it quite mysterious!
Why is it Called Cardioglossa schioetzi?
The second part of the frog's scientific name, schioetzi, is a special way to honor someone. It was named after Arne Schiøtz, a Danish scientist who studied African tree frogs a lot. This frog also has a common name: the Acha Tugi long-fingered frog. Acha Tugi is the place where this type of frog was first discovered.
What Does the Acha Tugi Long-Fingered Frog Look Like?
These frogs are quite small! Male frogs are about 23–27 mm (0.9–1.1 in) long from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). This is roughly the size of a small paperclip. The largest frog ever found of this species was also about 27 mm (1.1 in) long.
This frog has a white line that starts under its eye. This line then curves upwards in a wavy shape. It stops just behind its nose opening. The frog also has special dark spots on its back. These spots do not connect to form an hourglass shape.
Where Does This Frog Live and How is it Protected?
Cardioglossa schioetzi lives in or near small patches of mountain forest. These forests are found at high places, between 1,640–2,010 m (5,380–6,590 ft) above sea level. That's like living on top of a very tall mountain!
Sometimes, these frogs can also be found in areas where the original trees have been cut down. They might live in new plants that grow there. Some frogs have been seen near streams. Scientists think these streams are where the frogs lay their eggs and where their babies grow up.
This frog species is in danger because its home is disappearing. People are clearing forests for farms and building new homes. Too many animals grazing can also harm the land. Logging, which is cutting down trees, also destroys their habitat.
Good news! This frog lives in the Cross River National Park in Nigeria. This park helps protect the frog's home and keeps it safe from harm.
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