Gastrotheca dendronastes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gastrotheca dendronastes |
|
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification |
The Gastrotheca dendronastes is a special kind of frog. It belongs to a family of frogs called Hemiphractidae. These frogs are sometimes called "marsupial frogs" because the mothers carry their eggs in a pouch on their back!
You can find this unique frog in two South American countries: Colombia and Ecuador.
Where This Frog Lives
This frog loves to live in certain places. Its natural habitats are:
- Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests: These are forests found on mountains where it's often wet and warm.
- Rivers: They also like to be near rivers, which provide water and food.
These frogs need their specific homes to survive.
Why This Frog Needs Help
Sadly, the Gastrotheca dendronastes frog is in danger. It is threatened by habitat loss. This means that the places where it lives are disappearing. People might be cutting down forests or changing the rivers, which makes it hard for these frogs to find food, shelter, and safe places to lay their eggs.
Scientists and conservationists are working to protect these amazing frogs and their homes.
