Chirique-Flusse tree frog facts for kids
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Boana pugnax, also known as the Chirique-Flusse tree frog, is a type of frog. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which includes many tree frogs. This frog is found only in certain parts of Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. Scientists have seen it living at heights up to 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) above sea level.
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The Chirique-Flusse Tree Frog
The Chirique-Flusse tree frog is a fascinating amphibian. It spends most of its life in trees and plants. Like all frogs, it starts its life in water. Then it changes to live on land.
What is a Tree Frog?
Tree frogs are special frogs that live mostly in trees. They have sticky pads on their toes. These pads help them climb and hold onto leaves and branches. They are often small and have bright colors. This helps them blend in with their surroundings.
Where Does It Live?
The Chirique-Flusse tree frog lives in tropical areas. These areas are warm and wet all year round. It can be found in the forests of Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. It prefers places near water sources. These include streams or ponds.
What Does It Look Like?
This frog is usually small to medium-sized. Its skin can be different shades of green or brown. This helps it hide among plants. It has large eyes that help it see well. Its long legs are perfect for jumping.
Its Life in the Wild
The Chirique-Flusse tree frog is mostly active at night. During the day, it rests hidden in plants. At night, it hunts for food. It also looks for mates.
What Does It Eat?
Like many frogs, the Chirique-Flusse tree frog is a carnivore. This means it eats other animals. Its diet mainly includes small insects. It might eat flies, mosquitoes, and beetles. It catches its prey with its long, sticky tongue.
How Does It Reproduce?
Frogs usually lay their eggs in water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles live in the water and breathe with gills. As they grow, they change into adult frogs. This process is called metamorphosis. The adult frogs then move onto land.
Is It Safe?
The Chirique-Flusse tree frog is currently listed as "Least Concern" (LC). This means its population is stable. It is not considered to be in danger of disappearing. However, like all wildlife, it needs its habitat protected. Losing forests can harm many species.
Images for kids
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A Chirique-Flusse tree frog on a leaf.
See also
In Spanish: Boana pugnax para niños
