Isthmohyla pictipes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isthmohyla pictipes |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Isthmohyla |
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I. pictipes
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| Isthmohyla pictipes (Cope, 1875)
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The Isthmohyla pictipes is a special kind of frog. It belongs to the Hylidae family, which are often called tree frogs. This frog lives in Costa Rica and might also be found in Panama.
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About the Isthmohyla pictipes Frog
This amazing frog was first described in 1875 by a scientist named Edward Drinker Cope. It is a small amphibian that spends its life in wet, green places.
Where This Frog Lives
The Isthmohyla pictipes frog loves to live in certain types of habitats. It prefers subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. These are forests found on mountains where it rains a lot. It also likes to live near rivers, which are important for its life cycle.
Why This Frog Needs Our Help
Sadly, the Isthmohyla pictipes frog is in danger. Its biggest threat is habitat loss. This means that the places where it lives are disappearing. People might be cutting down forests or changing the land, which leaves less space for these frogs to survive. Protecting their homes is very important to keep them safe.
See also
- In Spanish: Isthmohyla pictipes para niños
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