Centrolene huilensis facts for kids
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The Centrolene huilensis is a special kind of frog that belongs to the Centrolenidae family, also known as glass frogs. This small frog is found only in Colombia, making it an endemic species. It has only been seen in one specific area near Isnos, which is located in the Huila Department on the Central Mountain Range.
What Does It Look Like?
Male Centrolene huilensis frogs are quite small. They measure about 24 to 27 millimeters from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). That's roughly the size of a small paperclip! The skin on their back feels a bit rough, like sandpaper, and has tiny, spiky bumps called spinules.
Where Does It Live and How Is It Protected?
This unique frog lives in special places called sub-Andean forests, which are also known as cloud forests. These forests are usually found high up in the mountains and are often covered in mist or clouds. The Centrolene huilensis frog likes to hang out on plants near water sources, like small streams.
Sadly, the biggest danger to this frog is habitat destruction. This means that the forests where it lives are being cut down or changed by human activities. When their homes are destroyed, these frogs lose their places to live, hunt, and lay eggs, which makes it harder for them to survive.
