Niceforonia peraccai facts for kids
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The Niceforonia peraccai is a special type of frog. It belongs to the Strabomantidae family. This frog is found only in Ecuador, which means it is endemic to that country. It was first described in 1975.
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Where This Frog Lives
This unique frog lives in specific places in Ecuador. Its habitats are usually warm and wet. You can find it in:
- Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests: These are forests on mountains that get a lot of rain.
- Subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland: These are areas with many bushes and shrubs, found high up in the mountains.
- Subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland: These are grassy areas also found high up, where it can be quite cool.
These places are all in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. The frog needs these special environments to survive and thrive.
Why This Frog Needs Our Help
Sadly, the Niceforonia peraccai frog is in danger. It is listed as an Endangered species. The biggest threat to this frog is habitat loss. This means that the places where it lives are disappearing.
What is Habitat Loss?
Habitat loss happens when the natural environment of an animal is destroyed or changed. For the Niceforonia peraccai, this can happen because of:
- Deforestation: Trees are cut down for farming or building.
- Human expansion: More towns and cities are built, taking over natural areas.
- Climate change: Changes in weather patterns can make their homes too dry or too hot.
When their habitat is lost, these frogs lose their homes, their food sources, and places to lay their eggs. This makes it very hard for them to survive and have baby frogs.
What Can We Do?
Protecting the Niceforonia peraccai means protecting its habitat. Efforts are being made to conserve the forests and grasslands where it lives. This helps ensure that future generations can also see and learn about this amazing frog from Ecuador.
See also
- In Spanish: Niceforonia peraccai para niños
