Scinax oreites facts for kids
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The Scinax oreites is a type of frog that belongs to the family Hylidae, also known as tree frogs. This special frog is found only in Peru, which means it is endemic to that country.
It lives in specific places like moist montane forests (forests on mountains), swamps, and areas with freshwater like lakes that sometimes dry up, and freshwater marshes. Sadly, the Scinax oreites frog is currently threatened because its natural home is being lost.
About the Scinax Oreites Frog
The Scinax oreites is a small amphibian, a creature that can live both on land and in water. It was first officially described by scientists Duellman and Wiens in 1993. This means they were the first to give it its scientific name and study it.
Where Does It Live?
This frog is quite particular about where it makes its home. It prefers places that are wet and often found at higher elevations, like the slopes of mountains. These areas include:
- Moist mountain forests, which are usually cool and damp.
- Swamps, which are wetlands with trees.
- Marshes, which are wetlands mostly covered in grasses.
- Lakes that might not always have water, depending on the season.
All these places provide the perfect conditions for the Scinax oreites to live, find food, and lay its eggs.
Why Is It in Danger?
The biggest problem for the Scinax oreites frog is habitat loss. This happens when the places where animals live are destroyed or changed by human activities. For example, forests might be cut down for farming or building, and wetlands might be drained. When their homes disappear, these frogs have nowhere to live, find food, or reproduce. This makes it harder for them to survive and can lead to their numbers getting smaller.
Scientists and conservation groups work to protect these important habitats. By saving the forests, swamps, and marshes, they help save the Scinax oreites and many other animals that call these places home.
See Also
- Scinax oreites para niños (In Spanish)
