Hispaniolan wheeping frog facts for kids
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Eleutherodactylus abbotti ssp. minutus — Shreve & Williams, 1963 |
Eleutherodactylus minutus, also known as the Hispaniolan wheeping frog, is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to the Cordillera Central, Dominican Republic, at elevations of 879–2,300 m (2,884–7,546 ft) asl. Its common name is tiny robber frog. Its natural habitats are mesic upland broadleaf or pine forests. In suitable habitat it is moderately common. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture.
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In Spanish: Eleutherodactylus minutus para niños
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