Microkayla pinguis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Microkayla pinguis |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Strabomantidae |
| Genus: | Microkayla |
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M. pinguis
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| Microkayla pinguis (Harvey and Ergueta-Sandoval, 1998)
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The Microkayla pinguis is a small type of frog. It belongs to the Strabomantidae family of frogs. This special frog lives only in Bolivia, a country in South America. It was first found in a specific place called Inquisivi Province in the La Paz Department.
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About the Microkayla pinguis Frog
This frog is known only from its "type locality." This means the exact spot where it was first discovered and described by scientists. For the Microkayla pinguis, this spot is in Bolivia.
Where it Lives
The Microkayla pinguis frog lives in a unique environment. Its home is a mix of elfin forest and open pastures. An elfin forest is a type of cloud forest. It has small, twisted trees and lots of moss. These forests are often found high up in mountains.
Its Home Environment
Scientists found these frogs hiding under stones. They were in a damp stream bed. This shows they need a very wet and humid place to live. The cool, moist conditions of the elfin forest and stream beds are perfect for them.
Challenges for This Frog
Like many animals, the Microkayla pinguis frog faces some challenges. Changes to its habitat are a concern. This includes farming by small local farmers. Also, changes in the world's weather patterns, known as climate change, could affect its home. Protecting its special habitat is important to help this frog survive.
See also
In Spanish: Microkayla pinguis para niños
 | William L. Dawson |
 | W. E. B. Du Bois |
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