Pristimantis shrevei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pristimantis shrevei |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Strabomantidae |
| Genus: | Pristimantis |
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P. shrevei
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| Pristimantis shrevei (Schwartz, 1967)
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The Saint Vincent frog, also known by its scientific name Pristimantis shrevei, is a special type of frog. It belongs to the Strabomantidae family. This frog lives only on the island of Saint Vincent. This island is in the West Indies.
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Why is it Called Shrevei?
The scientific name shrevei was given to this frog to honor someone. It is named after an American scientist. His name was Benjamin Shreve. He studied reptiles and amphibians.
Where the Saint Vincent Frog Lives
The Saint Vincent frog lives only on Saint Vincent. This island is part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles.
The Frog's Home
This frog's natural habitats are rainforests. It also lives at the edge of forests. You can find it in mountain meadows too. These areas are high up. They are between 275 and 922 meters above sea level. The frog lives both on the ground and on plants.
What the Saint Vincent Frog Looks Like
Male Saint Vincent frogs are about 20.8 to 23.4 millimeters long. This measurement is from their snout to their rear end. Female frogs are a bit bigger. They measure about 23.5 to 34.2 millimeters.
Colors and Patterns
The frog's back, called its dorsum, is usually a rich wood-brown or tan color. It has a dark bar between its eyes. This bar borders its snout. The patterns on its back can be different. Some frogs have no patterns at all. Others have a wide, dark brown "W" shape on their shoulders. They might have other patterns too. The frog's belly is creamy white. Its sides are red. The undersides of its front and back legs are also red.
The Frog's Call
The Saint Vincent frog makes a special call. It is a two-note sound. The frog makes this sound from the leaves of trees and shrubs.
Why the Saint Vincent Frog Needs Help
The Saint Vincent frog is currently an endangered species. This means its numbers are getting very low. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Threats to its Home
The frog's home is being lost because of human activities. Cities are growing, which is called urbanization. New places for tourists are being built. Also, more land is being used for farming. All these changes destroy the frog's natural habitat.
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