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Dendropsophus minusculus
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The Dendropsophus minusculus is a very small type of frog. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which are also known as tree frogs. This tiny frog was first described in 1971 by Juan A. Rivero.

About the Tiny Tree Frog

This special frog is known for being quite small. It is part of a large group of frogs called Dendropsophus. These frogs are often found living in trees and bushes. They are important parts of their ecosystems.

Where Does It Live?

The Dendropsophus minusculus lives in several countries. You can find it in Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. These places are all in South America or the nearby Caribbean region.

What Are Its Homes Like?

This tiny frog can live in many different kinds of places. It likes warm, wet areas. Its natural habitats include:

  • Moist lowland forests in tropical areas.
  • Dry and moist savannas, which are grasslands with scattered trees.
  • Seasonally wet or flooded lowland grasslands.
  • Freshwater marshes, which are wet, grassy areas.
  • Marshes that sometimes dry up.
  • Arable land, which is land used for growing crops.
  • Gardens in rural areas.
  • Areas where forests used to be but are now changed by people.
  • Ponds, where it can find water.

This shows that the Dendropsophus minusculus is very adaptable. It can live in both natural and human-changed environments.

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