Cerro Jaua facts for kids
Cerro Jaua is a very special mountain in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It's a type of mountain called a tepui, which means it has a flat top like a table. Cerro Jaua stands tall at 2,395 meters (about 7,858 feet) above sea level.
This amazing mountain is part of a much larger protected area called Caura National Park. It used to be in a smaller park called Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park, but now it's part of the bigger Caura National Park, which helps protect its unique nature.
What is a Tepui?
A tepui is like a giant, flat-topped mountain or mesa. These mountains are often found in the Guiana Highlands of South America, especially in Venezuela. They are very old and have steep, cliff-like sides, making them hard to climb. Because they are so isolated, many plants and animals found on top of tepuis don't exist anywhere else in the world!
Wildlife on Cerro Jaua
Cerro Jaua is home to some truly unique animals, especially frogs! Like many other tepuis, it has special frog species that live only there. These are called endemic species, meaning they can't be found anywhere else on Earth.
Scientists have discovered several unique frog species on Cerro Jaua, including:
- Anomaloglossus ayarzaguenai
- Stefania oculosa
- Stefania percristata
These frogs have adapted to the special environment of the tepui, making them very important for scientists to study and protect.
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