critically endangered
atelopus muiscaESA Categories -amphibians
la arboleda stubfoot toad
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
la arboleda stubfoot toad
Regions
Colombia
Population
Less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild.
Habitat
Atelopus muisca inhabits moist cloud forests with high humidity levels and cool temperatures.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
0.1 - 0.2 lbs and 5 - 8 years
Regions
Colombia
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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