Schmidt's Uruguay tree frog facts for kids
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The Schmidt's Uruguay tree frog (scientific name: Julianus uruguayus) is a small frog that belongs to the Hylidae family. This family is also known as the tree frog family. These frogs are often found living in trees or other plants.
About Schmidt's Uruguay Tree Frog
This special frog was first described in 1944 by a scientist named Karl Patterson Schmidt. It is known for its ability to live in different wet places.
Where It Lives
You can find Schmidt's Uruguay tree frog in three countries in South America:
These frogs like places that are moist and wet. Their natural homes include:
- Wet savannas: These are grasslands with scattered trees.
- Subtropical or tropical lowlands: These areas get wet or flooded during certain seasons.
- Freshwater marshes: These are wetlands with lots of grasses and reeds.
- Temporary freshwater marshes: These marshes dry up and fill with water at different times of the year.
Why It Needs Our Help
Sadly, the Schmidt's Uruguay tree frog is facing a big problem. Its home, or habitat, is slowly disappearing. This is called habitat loss. When their natural areas are destroyed or changed, these frogs have fewer places to live and find food. This makes it harder for them to survive and thrive.
See also
In Spanish: Scinax uruguayus para niños
