Craugastor underwoodi facts for kids
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Craugastor underwoodi is a type of frog that belongs to the family Craugastoridae. These frogs are often called "rainfrogs" because they don't need ponds or streams to lay their eggs. Instead, their eggs develop directly into tiny froglets, often in moist places on land.
This special frog is found in two countries in Central America: Costa Rica and Panama. It likes to live in places that are warm and wet, especially in forests.
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Where Craugastor Underwoodi Lives
This frog has a few favorite places to call home. It lives in different kinds of forests.
Forest Homes
- Tropical Moist Lowland Forests: These are forests found in low-lying areas where it rains a lot. They are usually very warm.
- Tropical Moist Montane Forests: These forests are also wet but are found on the sides of mountains. The air here can be a bit cooler.
Other Habitats
Craugastor underwoodi can also be found in areas changed by people.
- Pastureland: This is land used for grazing animals, like cows.
- Plantations: These are large farms where one type of crop, like coffee or bananas, is grown.
- Degraded Former Forest: Even in areas where the forest has been cut down or changed a lot, this frog can sometimes still survive. This shows it can adapt to different environments.
What Makes This Frog Special?
Unlike many other frogs, Craugastor underwoodi does not have a tadpole stage that swims in water. Its eggs hatch directly into small frogs. This is a cool adaptation that helps them live in places without permanent water bodies.
