Craugastor amniscola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Craugastor amniscola |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
| Subgenus: | Craugastor |
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C. amniscola
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| Craugastor amniscola (Campbell and Savage, 2000)
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The Craugastor amniscola is a type of frog that belongs to the Craugastoridae family. You can find this frog in western Guatemala and in a part of Mexico called Chiapas. Its scientific name, amniscola, comes from Latin words. Amnis means "rivulet" (a small stream), and -cola means "dweller." So, the name means "stream dweller," which fits where it lives! Because of this, it's also known as the rivulet rainfrog.
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Meet the Rivulet Rainfrog
What Does It Look Like?
Adult male rivulet rainfrogs can grow to be at least 38 millimeters (about 1.5 inches) long. Female frogs are bigger, reaching at least 67 millimeters (about 2.6 inches) from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom).
Their snout looks pointed from above but rounded from the side. Males have a few small, flat bumps on their upper eyelids. They have a clear eardrum, called a tympanum. Their finger and toe pads are not very big. Their fingers have small ridges on the sides, and their toes have wider edges with some webbing.
The top of the frog is usually a medium or olive-brown color. It has many black spots on its back. Its legs have faint stripes. The sides of its body and its groin (where the legs meet the body) are whitish with uneven brown or black spots. Its belly is whitish or cream-colored.
Where Does It Live?
The Craugastor amniscola lives in dry forests that are found on the lower slopes of mountains. These forests are usually near small streams or rivers. They live at heights between 600 and 1000 meters (about 2,000 to 3,300 feet) above sea level.
Unlike many frogs, these frogs do not have a tadpole stage that swims freely in water. Instead, their eggs hatch directly into tiny froglets. This is called "direct development."
Why Is It in Danger?
Sadly, the rivulet rainfrog is facing threats. Its home is disappearing because of habitat loss, which means their forests are being cut down or changed. Water pollution also harms them, as chemicals and trash get into their streams.
Another big worry is a disease called Chytridiomycosis. This is a serious fungal infection that affects amphibians around the world. It can be very dangerous for frogs and could be a threat to the rivulet rainfrog's future.
See also
In Spanish: Craugastor amniscola para niños
