Chimalapas toad facts for kids
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The Chimalapas toad (scientific name: Incilius tutelarius) is a special kind of toad. It belongs to the Bufonidae family, which includes many types of toads. This toad lives in the mountains of Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico.
You can find the Chimalapas toad in places like the Sierra Chimalapa and Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountain ranges. This includes areas around Volcán Tacaná, a large volcano.
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Where the Chimalapas Toad Lives
The Chimalapas toad prefers certain types of forests. Its natural habitats are:
- Cloud forests: These are misty, wet forests often found in mountains. They get a lot of moisture from clouds.
- Pine-oak forests: These forests have a mix of pine trees and oak trees. They are also called broadleaf forests.
This toad loves to be near streams. Streams are very important for them because that's where they go to lay their eggs and have their young.
Why the Chimalapas Toad is in Danger
Sadly, the Chimalapas toad is a vulnerable animal. This means it is at risk of disappearing forever. The biggest threat to this toad is habitat loss.
What is Habitat Loss?
Habitat loss happens when the natural places where animals live are destroyed or changed. For the Chimalapas toad, this means its cloud forests and pine-oak forests are shrinking. When their homes are gone, these toads have nowhere to live, find food, or breed. This makes it hard for them to survive.
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