Craugastor matudai facts for kids
Craugastor matudai is a special kind of frog that lives in parts of Mexico and Guatemala. It's also known as the Matuda's robber frog or Matuda's stream frog. This frog was named after a Japanese-Mexican botanist, Eizi Matuda.
Quick facts for kids Craugastor matudai |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
| Subgenus: | Campbellius |
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C. matudai
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| Craugastor matudai (Taylor, 1941)
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Eleutherodactylus matudai Taylor, 1941 |
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You can find this frog in mountain areas between 1,500 and 2,000 meters (about 4,900 to 6,500 feet) above sea level. It lives on the Pacific side of these countries, from a place called Cerro Ovando in Mexico to a village named Fraternidad in Guatemala.
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What Does Matuda's Robber Frog Look Like?
These frogs are not very big.
- Male frogs are about 27 to 28 millimeters (about 1 inch) long from their snout to their rear.
- Female frogs are a bit larger, measuring 37 to 40 millimeters (about 1.5 inches).
Their skin is quite bumpy, with many tiny, pearl-like bumps. They have a sharp ridge on their head, called a canthus rostralis, with slightly raised edges.
Ear Drum Size
The frog's eardrum, called the tympanum, is different sizes in males and females compared to their eyes.
- In males, the eardrum is much larger than half the size of their eye.
- In females, it's only a little more than half the size of their eye.
Interestingly, male Matuda's robber frogs do not have a vocal sac. This is a special pouch that many male frogs inflate to make loud calls.
Where Do These Frogs Live?
Matuda's robber frogs live in pine-oak forests. This means their home is in forests where pine trees and oak trees grow together. They are terrestrial, which means they live on the ground, not in water or trees.
Protecting This Rare Frog
This frog is considered a rare species. Its home is at risk because of habitat loss. This means that the forests where they live are being destroyed or changed by human activities.
Because it's so rare and its habitat is threatened, the government of Mexico protects this frog. It is listed under a special category called "Special Protection" (Pr) in Mexican law. This helps to make sure people work to keep this unique frog safe.
See also
In Spanish: Rana chirriadora de Matuda para niños
