Scinax karenanneae facts for kids
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The Scinax karenanneae is a type of frog. It belongs to a group of frogs called the Hylidae family. This frog was first described in 1993.
This special frog lives only in one country: Colombia. When an animal or plant lives only in one specific place, we say it is endemic to that area.
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Where the Karenanneae Tree Frog Lives
The Scinax karenanneae frog likes to live in certain kinds of places. Its natural habitats are warm, wet areas.
Forest Homes
These frogs can be found in subtropical or tropical lowland forests. These forests are usually very green and have lots of rain. They are close to the ground, not high up in mountains.
Watery Places
They also live near rivers. Rivers provide fresh water and places to find food. You might also find them in freshwater marshes. Marshes are wetlands with lots of grassy plants. Sometimes, these marshes can dry up and then fill with water again. We call these "intermittent" freshwater marshes.
Why This Frog Needs Our Help
Sadly, the Scinax karenanneae frog is facing a big problem. It is threatened because it is losing its home.
What is Habitat Loss?
Habitat loss happens when the places where animals live are destroyed or changed. This can happen when forests are cut down for farming or building. It can also happen when rivers or marshes are polluted or drained.
How Habitat Loss Affects Frogs
When their homes disappear, these frogs have fewer places to live, find food, and lay their eggs. This makes it harder for them to survive and have baby frogs. Because of this, the Scinax karenanneae is a species that needs our protection.
