Eleutherodactylus bresslerae facts for kids
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The Bressler's Robber Frog (Eleutherodactylus bresslerae) is a small frog that lives only in Cuba. It belongs to a group of frogs called Eleutherodactylidae, often known as 'rain frogs' or 'robber frogs'. This special frog was first described by a scientist named Albert Schwartz in 1960.
You can find this frog in warm, wet lowland forests and rocky places in Cuba. Sadly, the Bressler's Robber Frog is in danger. Its biggest threat is habitat loss, which means the places where it lives are disappearing.
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Where This Frog Lives
The Bressler's Robber Frog is an endemic species. This means it is found naturally in only one place in the world. For this frog, that special place is the island of Cuba.
Its Home Environment
These frogs prefer specific types of homes. They live in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. These are forests that are warm and wet all year round. They also like rocky areas within these forests.
Why This Frog Is in Danger
The Bressler's Robber Frog is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. This is the highest level of danger before a species becomes extinct in the wild.
Losing Its Home
The main reason this frog is in so much trouble is habitat loss. This happens when the forests and rocky areas where the frogs live are destroyed or changed. People might clear land for farming, build new houses, or cut down trees. When this happens, the frogs lose their homes and cannot survive.
See Also
- In Spanish: Eleutherodactylus bresslerae para niños
