Myersiohyla inparquesi facts for kids
Myersiohyla inparquesi is a special kind of frog that belongs to the Hylidae family, also known as tree frogs. This frog is very unique because it is found only in one place in the world! It lives on the very top of a mountain called Cerro Marahuaca. This mountain is a type of flat-topped mountain called a tepui, located in the central Amazonas state of Venezuela.
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Hyla inparquesi Ayarzagüena and Señaris, 1994 "1993" |
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Where the Marahuaca Frog Lives
The Marahuaca Frog's home is very specific. It lives in the unique forests and bushy areas found on the top of the tepui. These areas are called "tepui shrub and forests." The mountain top offers a special environment that these frogs need to survive.
Life in the Streams
When these frogs are young, they are called Tadpoles. Tadpoles of the Marahuaca Frog live in the fast-moving streams found on the tepui. They need these quick waters to grow and develop before they become adult frogs.
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
The Myersiohyla inparquesi frog is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN. This means that while it is not in immediate danger of disappearing, its population might become threatened in the future. Protecting its special mountain home is very important to keep these unique frogs safe.
See also
- In Spanish: Ranita de Inparques para niños
