Continental Divide tree frog facts for kids
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The Continental Divide tree frog (scientific name: Isthmohyla graceae) is a type of frog that belongs to the Hylidae family. It lives in Panama and might also be found in Costa Rica.
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About the Continental Divide Tree Frog
This special frog gets its name from where it lives, often near the Continental Divide in Central America. The Continental Divide is like a big ridge of mountains that separates which way rivers flow, either to the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
Where Does It Live?
The Continental Divide tree frog likes to live in certain kinds of places. Its favorite homes are:
- Moist montane forests, which are forests found in mountains where it's often wet.
- Near rivers and streams.
- In freshwater marshes, which are wet, grassy areas.
- Sometimes, it lives in marshes that dry up and fill with water again, called intermittent freshwater marshes.
These habitats are usually in tropical or subtropical areas, meaning they are warm and often humid.
Why Is It in Danger?
Sadly, the Continental Divide tree frog is facing a big problem: habitat loss. This means that the places where it lives are disappearing.
- Forests are being cut down.
- Wetlands are being drained or changed.
- This makes it very hard for the frogs to find food, shelter, and places to lay their eggs.
Because of this, the frog is considered a "critically endangered" species. This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever if we don't help protect its home.
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In Spanish: Isthmohyla graceae para niños
