Eleutherodactylus inoptatus facts for kids
Eleutherodactylus inoptatus (common name: Diquini robber frog) is a type of frog that lives on the island of Hispaniola. This island is shared by two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Quick facts for kids Eleutherodactylus inoptatus |
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Eleutherodactylus beebei (Cochran, 1956) |
This frog is quite special because it's the largest frog in its family, called Eleutherodactylidae. Female Diquini robber frogs can grow to about 8.8 centimeters (about 3.5 inches) long!
Where Does the Diquini Robber Frog Live?
The Diquini robber frog likes to live in moist forests with lots of trees. These are often called hardwood forests.
You can also find these frogs in places like coffee and banana farms. They can live there as long as there are still plenty of trees and shady spots for them to hide.
Why is This Frog Important?
Sadly, the Diquini robber frog is currently listed as "Near Threatened." This means it could become endangered if we don't protect its home.
The biggest problem for this frog is habitat loss. This happens when the places where the frogs live are destroyed or changed by people. Protecting their forest homes is very important to help these unique frogs survive.
