Pigmy free-fingered frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pigmy free-fingered frog |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Craugastoridae |
| Genus: | Craugastor |
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C. pygmaeus
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| Craugastor pygmaeus (Taylor, 1937)
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The pigmy free-fingered frog or pigmy robber frog (scientific name: Craugastor pygmaeus) is a tiny type of frog. It belongs to the Craugastoridae family. You can find this frog in parts of western Guatemala and southern Mexico. It lives from southern Sinaloa all the way to Chiapas.
These frogs can have many different colors and patterns. Scientists once thought there were several different kinds of these frogs. But now they believe many of them are actually the same species. However, more research is needed. It's possible that this group of frogs is actually made up of at least five different species.
Where the Frog Lives
The pigmy free-fingered frog lives in many different places. You can find it in forests close to sea level. It also lives in mountain forests with pine trees. These include pine-oak forests and cloud forests. They live at heights from about 400 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
This frog can live even if its home changes a little. For example, it can survive in coffee farms. This is true as long as there is still enough shade.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Unlike many frogs, the pigmy free-fingered frog does not have a tadpole stage. Instead, the eggs hatch directly into tiny froglets. This means there is no free-swimming larval stage in water.
Conservation Status
The pigmy free-fingered frog can be quite common in some areas. However, it faces some dangers. Changes to its habitat can be a problem. Climate change, which affects rainfall, is also a threat. These changes can make its home lose shade and humidity. They can also harm the leaf litter where the frogs live.
A serious frog disease called Chytridiomycosis could also be a threat. This disease affects amphibians around the world. Luckily, this frog lives in some protected areas. This helps to keep them safe.
See also
In Spanish: Craugastor pygmaeus para niños
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