Pleurodema cinereum facts for kids
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Pleurodema cinerea Cope, 1878 |
The Pleurodema cinereum is a type of frog that belongs to the Leptodactylidae family. It is often called the Juliaca four-eyed frog. This name comes from the place where it was first found, which is Juliaca.
You can find this frog in the Andes mountains. It lives in parts of northwestern Argentina, Bolivia, and southeastern Peru. Another frog, Pleurodema borellii, might actually be the same species.
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About the Juliaca Four-Eyed Frog
This frog lives in open mountain areas. It likes puna grasslands and forests where some trees lose their leaves. It is a common frog and does not face any big dangers right now.
Where It Lives
The Juliaca four-eyed frog makes its home in high mountain regions. These areas include wide-open grasslands called puna. It also lives in forests where trees shed their leaves during certain seasons. These places provide the perfect environment for the frog to thrive.
How It Reproduces
These frogs lay their eggs in small pools of water. These pools can be permanent or temporary. The male and female frogs work together to build a special floating foam nest. This nest protects their eggs until they hatch.
Its Status in Nature
The Juliaca four-eyed frog is not considered to be in danger. Scientists say it is a "Least Concern" species. This means there are many of them, and they are not facing major threats.
See also
In Spanish: Pleurodema cinereum para niños
