Lynchius nebulanastes facts for kids
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The Lynchius nebulanastes is a special kind of frog. It belongs to the Strabomantidae family. This frog lives only in a specific part of north-western Peru. It was first found near a place called El Tambo. This area is on the western side of the Cordillera de Huancabamba mountains in the Piura Region. People also call this frog the Canchaque Andes frog.
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What Does the Canchaque Andes Frog Look Like?
These frogs are not very big. Adult male frogs are about 28 to 36 millimeters long. This is measured from their snout (nose) to their vent (bottom). Female frogs are a bit larger, measuring about 33 to 42 millimeters long.
Body Features
The frog's snout looks pointed when you see it from above. From the side, it slopes downwards. It has a sharp ridge between its eye and nostril, called the canthus rostralis. The frog's eardrum, or tympanum, is hidden under its skin. There is a small fold of skin above the eardrum.
Skin and Color
The skin on the frog's back and belly is usually smooth. Sometimes, the skin on its back can be slightly bumpy. The skin behind its eardrum is also bumpy.
The frog's fingers have special pads underneath them. Only the first two fingers have small grooves around these pads. Its toes also have discs with small grooves.
The color of the frog's back can be brown, black, or dull green. Sometimes, it might even have a creamy yellow line. The frog's throat and belly are greenish-yellow. They often have darker brown or gray marks. The underside of its back legs is bright yellow. You can also find bright yellow spots on the hidden parts of its groin and legs. The frog's iris (the colored part of its eye) is a dull bronze color.
Where Does the Canchaque Andes Frog Live?
The Lynchius nebulanastes lives in humid montane forests. These are forests found high up in the mountains. They live at elevations between 2,770 and 2,820 meters above sea level. These frogs have been found along the edges of these forests, even near roads.
How Does It Live?
This frog is a terrestrial animal, meaning it lives on the ground. You can often find it hiding under rocks.
Protecting the Canchaque Andes Frog
Sadly, the Canchaque Andes frog is facing threats. Its home, or habitat, is being lost. This happens because of farming activities that clear away the forest. Protecting these forests is important to help these unique frogs survive.
See also
In Spanish: Lynchius nebulanastes para niños
