Niceforonia adenobrachia facts for kids
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The Niceforonia adenobrachia is a special kind of frog. It belongs to a family of frogs called Strabomantidae. This frog is found only in one specific area, which means it is endemic to that place.
It lives in the Central Mountain Range in Colombia. You can find it in the Caldas and Tolima Department areas.
About This Frog
The Niceforonia adenobrachia is a small frog that lives in cool, high places. It was first described by scientists in 1996. This frog is part of a group of amphibians that are very important to their ecosystems.
Where It Lives
This frog makes its home in areas called sub-páramo and páramo habitats. These are unique ecosystems found in the Andes mountains. They are like high-altitude grasslands with special plants and wet conditions. The frog lives at very high elevations, between 3,100 and 3,400 meters above sea level. That's higher than many tall mountains!
Facing Dangers
Sadly, the Niceforonia adenobrachia is an endangered frog. This means it is at a high risk of disappearing forever. One of the biggest threats to this frog is the burning of its páramo habitat. People sometimes burn these areas to clear land for cattle to graze. When the páramo burns, the frog loses its home and its food sources. This makes it very hard for the frogs to survive and have babies. Protecting these special mountain habitats is very important for the future of this unique frog.
See also
In Spanish: Niceforonia adenobrachia para niños
