Craugastor punctariolus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Craugastor punctariolus |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
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C. punctariolus
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| Craugastor punctariolus (Peters, 1863)
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The Craugastor punctariolus is a special kind of frog that belongs to the Craugastoridae family. It's a small frog, and it's quite unique because it can only be found in one country: Panama. This means it is endemic to Panama, which is a fancy word for saying it lives nowhere else in the world naturally!
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About the Craugastor punctariolus Frog
This frog was first described by a scientist named Wilhelm Peters in 1863. It's known for its interesting features, like its skin texture and how it lives. Frogs are amphibians, which means they can live both on land and in water. They start their lives as tadpoles in water and then change into adult frogs.
Where Does This Frog Live?
The Craugastor punctariolus frog loves places that are warm and wet. Its natural habitats are specific types of forests and rivers in Panama.
- Moist Montane Forests: These are forests found on mountains where there's a lot of rain and moisture. The air is often humid, and there are many plants.
- Rivers: These frogs also live near rivers. Sometimes, they live near "intermittent rivers," which are rivers that flow only during certain times of the year, like after heavy rains.
These places provide the perfect environment for the frogs to find food, hide from predators, and lay their eggs.
Why Is the Craugastor punctariolus Frog in Danger?
Sadly, the Craugastor punctariolus frog is facing a big problem: habitat loss. This means the places where it lives are disappearing.
- Forest Clearing: People sometimes cut down trees in the forests for farming, building homes, or other activities. When forests are cleared, the frogs lose their homes and places to find food.
- Pollution: Rivers and streams can become polluted by trash or chemicals, which makes the water unsafe for frogs and other animals.
- Climate Change: Changes in weather patterns can also affect their habitats, making them too dry or too hot.
Because of these threats, the Craugastor punctariolus is considered an endangered species. This means there aren't many of them left, and they need our help to survive. Protecting their habitats is very important to make sure these unique frogs continue to thrive in Panama.
See also
In Spanish: Craugastor punctariolus para niños
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