Craugastor fecundus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Craugastor fecundus |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
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C. fecundus
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| Craugastor fecundus (McCranie & Wilson, 1997)
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The Craugastor fecundus is a special type of frog. It belongs to a family of frogs called Craugastoridae. This frog is only found in one place: Honduras. This means it is endemic to Honduras.
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Meet the Craugastor Fecundus Frog
This unique frog was first described in 1997. It is a small amphibian that plays a role in its ecosystem. Like all frogs, it starts its life in water. Then it grows into an adult frog that can live on land.
Where Does This Frog Live?
The Craugastor fecundus frog likes warm, wet places. Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It also lives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. These are forests found on mountains. You can also find this frog near rivers. It needs these specific environments to survive and thrive.
Why Is the Craugastor Fecundus Endangered?
Sadly, the Craugastor fecundus frog is in danger. It is threatened by habitat loss. This means that the places where it lives are disappearing. People might be cutting down forests or changing the land. When its home is destroyed, the frog has nowhere to live. This makes it harder for the species to survive. Scientists are working to protect these important habitats.
See also
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