Narrow-lined tree frog facts for kids
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Hyla angustilineata Taylor, 1952 |
The narrow-lined tree frog (scientific name: Isthmohyla angustilineata) is a type of frog. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which includes many tree frogs. You can find this frog in the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
These frogs live in wet, lower mountain rainforests. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. During the breeding season, they lay their eggs in small puddles and water-filled spots on the ground.
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About the Narrow-Lined Tree Frog
The narrow-lined tree frog is a small amphibian. It gets its name from the thin lines or patterns on its skin. These frogs are an important part of their rainforest home. They help control insect populations and are food for other animals.
Where Do These Frogs Live?
These special frogs live only in specific parts of Central America. Their home is high up in the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama. They prefer places that are always humid and rainy, like cloud forests.
Why Are These Frogs in Danger?
Sadly, the number of narrow-lined tree frogs has been going down. One big reason for this is a disease called chytridiomycosis. This disease is caused by a type of fungus that harms amphibians. It makes it hard for frogs to breathe and absorb water through their skin.
Scientists and conservation groups are working to protect these frogs. Many narrow-lined tree frogs live in special protected areas. These areas are like nature parks where animals and their homes are kept safe.
See also
- In Spanish: Isthmohyla angustilineata para niños
