Pristimantis scoloblepharus facts for kids
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Pristimantis scoloblepharus is a special type of frog that lives in the country of Colombia. It's also known as the Los Patos robber frog. This frog is found only in a few places in the Central Mountains of Colombia, specifically in the Antioquia Department. Its scientific name, scoloblepharus, comes from Greek words meaning "pointed eyelash." This is because this frog has a noticeable bump on its eyelid!
What Does the Los Patos Robber Frog Look Like?
Male Los Patos robber frogs are quite small, usually about 17–20 mm (0.67–0.79 in) long from their snout to their rear end. Females are a bit bigger, with one known female measuring 24 mm (0.94 in) long.
The frog's head is usually wider than its body, especially in males. Its snout looks pointed from above and rounded from the side. A cool feature is the small, cone-shaped bump on its upper eyelid. The skin on its back is bumpy, like sandpaper, and it has folds with more bumps along its sides.
Its back can be light to dark brown, sometimes with faint brown patterns. The sides of its body are lighter in color. The belly is gray and often has brown spots or a net-like pattern. Its fingers and toes have special pads that help it grip surfaces.
Where Does This Frog Live and How Do We Protect It?
The Los Patos robber frog lives in forests that are either untouched or only slightly changed by humans. You can find it high up in the mountains, between 2,620–3,800 m (8,600–12,470 ft) or 2,420–3,043 m (7,940–9,984 ft) above sea level. It likes to hang out in thick plants near streams.
This frog is a night animal, meaning it is active after the sun goes down. During the day, it might hide under rocks or in low plants to stay safe.
The Los Patos robber frog is not very common. Its biggest problem is habitat loss, which means its home is disappearing. This happens because of deforestation (trees being cut down), farming, and mining. Sadly, this frog doesn't live in any protected areas right now. This makes it even more important to help save its forest home!
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In Spanish: Pristimantis scoloblepharus para niños
