Coastal red-rumped frog facts for kids
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The coastal red-rumped frog (scientific name: Eleutherodactylus paralius) is a special kind of frog. It belongs to the Eleutherodactylidae family. This unique frog is found only in the Dominican Republic.
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Where Does This Frog Live?
The coastal red-rumped frog is a natural resident of the Dominican Republic. You won't find it living anywhere else in the world! It lives in the southeastern part of the country. This area stretches from Santo Domingo all the way to La Romana Province.
This frog lives on land and can be found in different moist places. These include forests, caves, and even areas changed by people. You might spot them in plantations or even in cities!
What Does This Frog Look Like?
Scientists don't have many very detailed descriptions of the coastal red-rumped frog itself. However, most frogs in the Eleutherodactylus group are small to medium-sized.
One cool thing about these frogs is how they grow up. They don't have a tadpole stage! Instead, their eggs hatch directly into tiny froglets that look like miniature adults. This is called "direct development."
How Scientists Name This Frog
Scientists gave this frog its first official name in 1976. Its full scientific name is Eleutherodactylus paralius. It belongs to a larger group of frogs called Eleutherodactylus.
For a while, some scientists thought it was just a type of another frog. But later studies in 2008 showed it was unique enough to be its own species. This means it's now recognized as its very own kind of frog.
Is This Frog in Danger?
As of 2020, the IUCN Red List says the coastal red-rumped frog is a Near Threatened species. This means it could become endangered in the future if we don't protect it.
The biggest problems for this frog are:
- Losing its home: People are clearing land for farms, building more cities, and creating new places for tourists. This takes away the frog's natural habitat.
- Climate change: Changes in weather patterns, like how much rain falls, and rising sea levels can also harm the frog.
Even with these challenges, this frog has shown it can adapt. It can sometimes live in areas that have been changed by human activity.
See also
In Spanish: Eleutherodactylus paralius para niños
