Sky-blue poison frog facts for kids
The sky-blue poison frog (Hyloxalus azureiventris) is a small, colorful frog that belongs to the group called poison dart frogs. These frogs are special because they are only found in one place on Earth: the country of Peru in South America. You can find them living in the lower parts of the Andes mountains, in the Amazon rainforest area of the San Martín Region.
Quick facts for kids Sky-blue Poison Frog |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Hyloxalus |
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H. azureiventris
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| Hyloxalus azureiventris (Kneller and Henle, 1985)
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| Synonyms | |
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Phyllobates azureiventris Kneller and Henle, 1985 |
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Where Do Sky-Blue Poison Frogs Live?
Sky-blue poison frogs mostly live in warm, wet places. Their favorite homes are the lowland tropical rainforests of Peru. They also like to live near wetlands, which are areas of land covered by water. Scientists don't know much about how well these frogs can live in places changed by humans.
How Do They Reproduce?
These frogs have an interesting way of raising their young.
- First, the female frog lays her eggs. She usually hides them under fallen leaves on the forest floor.
- After the eggs hatch, tiny tadpoles appear.
- The parent frogs then carry these tadpoles on their backs.
- They transport the tadpoles to small streams or puddles.
- The tadpoles then grow and develop into young frogs in the water.
What Does the Sky-Blue Poison Frog Look Like?
The sky-blue poison frog is known for its unique look. Its most noticeable feature is the bright stripes on its back. These stripes run along the sides of its body and go all the way down to its rear end. These stripes help scientists tell this frog apart from other similar species.
Why Are Sky-Blue Poison Frogs Endangered?
Sadly, the number of sky-blue poison frogs is getting smaller. Because of this, the IUCN has listed them as an endangered species. This means they are at a high risk of disappearing forever.
What Are the Main Threats?
The biggest danger to these frogs is the loss of their home.
- People are building more homes and businesses.
- This development destroys the rainforests and wetlands where the frogs live.
- When their habitat is gone, the frogs have nowhere to live or raise their young.
- Protecting their rainforest home is very important for their survival.
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