Celsiella vozmedianoi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Celsiella vozmedianoi |
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Cochranella vozmedianoi Ayarzagüena and Señaris, 1997 |
The Cochranella vozmedianoi is a special type of frog known as a glass frog. In Spanish, it's called ranita de cristal de Paria. This tiny frog lives only in one specific place: Cerro El Humo, which is part of the Paria Peninsula in northern Venezuela. When an animal lives only in one small area, it is called endemic.
Meet the Paria Glass Frog
This frog is quite small. Male frogs are about 26 to 28 millimeters long. That's roughly the size of a small paperclip! Their skin on their back feels a bit rough, like sandpaper, with tiny bumps. Their snout, or nose area, looks flat at the end.
Where Do These Frogs Live?
The Paria glass frog's natural home is a tropical humid forest. This means it's a warm, wet forest. They live at high places, about 750 to 780 meters above sea level. This is like living on top of a tall hill or small mountain.
These frogs love to be near streams. They lay their eggs on the top sides of leaves that hang over the water. When the eggs hatch, the tiny tadpoles can drop right into the stream below.
Protecting Their Home
Scientists are not completely sure about the exact number of these frogs left. However, their home is in danger. People are clearing parts of the forest for farming. They are also cutting down plants that hang over the streams. This is a problem because the frogs need these plants to lay their eggs safely. Protecting these forests and streams is very important to help the Paria glass frog survive.
