Hispaniolan wheeping frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hispaniolan wheeping frog |
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| E. minutus in the Dominican Republic | |
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Eleutherodactylus abbotti ssp. minutus — Shreve & Williams, 1963 |
The Eleutherodactylus minutus, also known as the Hispaniolan wheeping frog, is a small frog. It belongs to the Eleutherodactylidae family. This frog is special because it is endemic to one place. This means it lives only in the Cordillera Central mountains of the Dominican Republic.
You can find these frogs high up in the mountains. They live at elevations between 879 and 2,300 meters (about 2,884 to 7,546 feet) above sea level. Another common name for this frog is the tiny robber frog.
Where it Lives and What it Eats
The Eleutherodactylus minutus lives in specific types of forests. Its natural habitat includes moist (mesic) upland forests. These can be forests with broadleaf trees or pine trees. In places where the habitat is good, you can find many of these frogs.
Like most frogs, the Eleutherodactylus minutus likely eats small insects and other tiny creatures. They are an important part of the forest food web.
Threats to the Tiny Robber Frog
Sadly, the tiny robber frog is facing dangers. Its main threat is habitat loss. This happens when the forests where it lives are cut down or changed. The biggest reason for this habitat loss is agriculture. People clear land to grow crops or raise animals.
When forests are destroyed, these frogs lose their homes. This makes it harder for them to find food, shelter, and places to lay their eggs. Protecting their forest homes is very important for their survival.
See also
- In Spanish: Eleutherodactylus minutus para niños
