Gastrotheca abdita facts for kids
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Gastrotheca abdita is a special kind of frog that belongs to the Hemiphractidae family. It's found only in Peru, a country in South America. This frog lives in a specific mountain range called the Cordillera Colán, which is in the Amazonas Region. Its name, abdita, comes from Latin and means "exiled" or "removed." This name was chosen because the Cordillera Colán is a very isolated place. People sometimes call this frog the Cordillera Colan marsupial frog.
About This Frog
Male Gastrotheca abdita frogs can grow up to about 35 millimeters (1.4 inches) long. Female frogs are a bit bigger, reaching about 46 millimeters (1.8 inches) from snout to vent.
The frog's head is a little wider than it is long. Its snout looks pointed when you view it from above. From the side, it looks more rounded. The tympanum, which is like the frog's eardrum, is brown and easy to see. A fold of skin above it covers the top part.
This frog's fingers do not have any webbing between them. However, they have wide discs at the tips, which are much wider than the fingers themselves. The toes have a small amount of webbing, covering about one-fourth of the way between them. The discs on the toes are slightly smaller than the ones on the fingers.
Most of these frogs have a plain brown back. But some might have a lighter mark down the middle of their back. Their skin is smooth on the back. It feels bumpy or granular on their sides, belly, and the back of their upper thighs.
Where the Frog Lives
The Gastrotheca abdita frog lives on the ground. You can find it in grassy areas and wet, marshy places called bogs. It also likes to hide among the leaves of bromeliad plants that grow on the ground.
These frogs live at high altitudes, between 2,970 and 3,330 meters (9,740 and 10,930 feet) above sea level. This is above the treeline, meaning it's too high and cold for trees to grow.
Scientists don't know many big threats to this frog right now. It lives in a protected area called the Cordillera de Colán National Sanctuary. This helps keep its home safe.
See also
In Spanish: Gastrotheca abdita para niños
