Dendropsophus meridensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dendropsophus meridensis |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dendropsophus |
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D. meridensis
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| Dendropsophus meridensis (Rivero, 1961)
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Hyla vilsoniana ssp. meridensis Rivero, 1961 |
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The Merida Tree Frog (scientific name: Dendropsophus meridensis) is a small frog that belongs to the Hylidae family, also known as the tree frog family. These frogs are known for their ability to climb trees and other plants.
This special frog is found only in Venezuela. This means it is endemic to Venezuela, which means it lives naturally in just one specific place in the world. It was first discovered and described in 1961.
About the Merida Tree Frog
The Merida Tree Frog is a type of amphibian. Amphibians are amazing animals that can live both on land and in water. They usually have smooth, moist skin. Frogs like the Merida Tree Frog start their lives as tadpoles in water. They then change into adult frogs.
Where Does It Live?
The Merida Tree Frog prefers to live in certain types of places. Its natural habitats are usually warm and wet. You can find it in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. These are forests found on mountains where it rains a lot.
It also lives near freshwater marshes. Marshes are wetlands with lots of grasses and other plants. Sometimes, it lives in marshes that dry up and fill with water again, called intermittent freshwater marshes. These places provide the perfect environment for the frog to find food and lay its eggs.
Why Is It Endangered?
Sadly, the Merida Tree Frog is currently listed as an endangered species. This means its population is shrinking, and it is at risk of disappearing forever. The biggest threat to this frog is habitat loss.
Habitat loss happens when the places where animals live are destroyed or changed. For the Merida Tree Frog, this could mean forests are cut down. Marshes might be drained for farming or building. When their homes are lost, these frogs struggle to survive. Protecting their natural habitats is very important to help them.
See also
In Spanish: Ranita meridena para niños
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