Rancho Grande leaf frog facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Phyllomedusidae |
| Genus: | Agalychnis |
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A. medinae
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| Agalychnis medinae (Funkhouser, 1962)
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The Rancho Grande leaf frog, also known as Agalychnis medinai, is a special type of frog. It belongs to a group of frogs called Phyllomedusinae. This frog is found only in one specific area: the central part of the Venezuelan Coastal Range in Venezuela. When an animal or plant is found only in one place, it is called endemic.
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Where the Rancho Grande Leaf Frog Lives
This unique frog makes its home in cloud forests. These are forests high up in the mountains, often covered in clouds or mist. The Rancho Grande leaf frog lives at heights between 975 and 1,447 meters (about 3,199 to 4,747 feet) above sea level.
A Frog That Loves Trees
The Rancho Grande leaf frog is an arboreal animal. This means it spends most of its life in trees, not on the ground. It can be quite hard to spot! These frogs are usually seen near pools of water, especially during the wet season. These pools, whether they are there all the time or just for a short period, are where the frogs go to lay their eggs and have their babies.
Living Near People
Sometimes, these frogs can also be found in forests that have grown back after being cut down. They might live near places where people have made artificial ponds or other bodies of water.
Protecting the Rancho Grande Leaf Frog
Sadly, the Rancho Grande leaf frog is an endangered species. This means it is at risk of disappearing forever.
Main Dangers
The biggest threats to these frogs are:
- Forest loss: When forests are cut down for farming, building, or other human activities, the frogs lose their homes.
- Water problems: Taking too much water from rivers and streams for human use means there isn't enough water left for the frogs, especially for their breeding pools.
Where They Are Protected
The areas where these frogs live include parts of the Yurubí National Park. They used to live in the Henri Pittier National Park too, which is where they were first discovered. However, scientists have not seen any Rancho Grande leaf frogs in Henri Pittier National Park for many decades. This shows how important it is to protect their remaining habitats.
See also
- In Spanish: Agalychnis medinae para niños
