Espadarana audax facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Espadarana audax |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Centrolenidae |
| Genus: | Espadarana |
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E. audax
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| Binomial name | |
| Espadarana audax (Lynch and Duellman, 1973)
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| Synonyms | |
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Centrolenella audax Lynch and Duellman, 1973 |
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The Espadarana audax is a special type of frog that belongs to the Centrolenidae family, often called "glass frogs." These frogs are known for their unique appearance.
You can find Espadarana audax in the Andes mountains. They live on the eastern side of the Andes, in places like northeast Peru (specifically the San Martín Region), eastern Ecuador (in Napo Province), and southern Colombia (in the Cauca and Putumayo Departments).
About Its Name
This frog was first described in 1973. Back then, it was called Centrolenella audax. Over time, scientists learned more about it. In 2014, they decided to place it in a new group, the Espadarana genus. This means its scientific name changed to Espadarana audax.
What It Looks Like
Male Espadarana audax frogs are quite small. They measure about 22.5–26.4 mm (0.89–1.04 in) from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). That's roughly the size of a small coin!
Their snout can look flat or rounded when you see it from the side. The skin on their back feels a bit rough, like sandpaper. It also has tiny spines and small white bumps. Their toes have some webbing, which helps them move around in their wet homes.
Where It Lives and Its Future
This frog loves to live in wet montane forests. These are forests found in mountainous areas. You can find them at elevations from 1,300–1,900 m (4,300–6,200 ft) above sea level. That's pretty high up in the mountains!
Sadly, these frogs face some dangers. One big problem is habitat loss. People are cutting down forests for farming and logging, which takes away the frogs' homes. Another threat is a disease called chytridiomycosis. This is a serious fungal disease that affects amphibians all over the world. Protecting their forest homes is key to helping these unique frogs survive.
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