Craugastor saltuarius facts for kids
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The Craugastor saltuarius is a special type of frog that belongs to the Craugastoridae family. It's sometimes called the "Honduran stream frog." This frog is very rare because it lives only in one country: Honduras in Central America.
Sadly, this unique frog is in big trouble. Scientists believe it might even be presumed extinct. This means they haven't seen it in a long time, and it might have disappeared forever.
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What is the Craugastor Saltuarius?
The Craugastor saltuarius is a small frog species. Like all frogs, it's an amphibian, meaning it can live both on land and in water. It was first described by scientists in 1997.
Where Does This Frog Live?
This frog's natural habitat is in the mountains of Honduras. It prefers places that are:
- Subtropical or tropical
- Moist, like a rainforest
- High up in the mountains, in what we call montane forests
These forests are very important because they provide the perfect cool, damp environment for the frog to live and find food.
Why is the Craugastor Saltuarius Disappearing?
The biggest threat to the Craugastor saltuarius is habitat loss. This means the places where it lives are being destroyed.
- People might cut down trees for farming or building.
- Forests can be damaged by pollution or climate change.
- When its home disappears, the frog has nowhere to live, hunt for food, or lay its eggs.
Because of this, the Craugastor saltuarius is considered critically endangered. This is the highest level of risk for an animal, meaning it's very close to disappearing completely from the world.
What Can We Do to Help?
Protecting the homes of animals like the Craugastor saltuarius is very important.
- We can support efforts to protect forests and natural areas.
- Learning about endangered animals helps people understand why they need our help.
- Every small action, like recycling or saving energy, can help protect our planet and its amazing creatures.
By working together, we can try to save these special frogs and make sure they don't disappear forever.
See also
In Spanish: Craugastor saltuarius para niños
