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Tarahumara frog

Tarahumara frog

9.9
A large Mexican frog that lives near streams and ponds in the mountains
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rana tarahumara
  • The Tarahumara frog is native to streams and ponds in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico.

Examples

  • Because of habitat loss, the population of the Tarahumara frog has declined in recent decades.

  • Researchers are studying the habitat requirements of the endangered Tarahumara frog.

  • The Tarahumara frog is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you ever seen a Tarahumara frog?

  • The Tarahumara frog is often found near water sources in southwestern Mexico.

  • Conservation efforts are critical for protecting the endangered Tarahumara frog and its natural habitat.

  • Many people travel to Mexico to observe the unique behaviors of the Tarahumara frog in its natural environment.

Synonyms

Rana tarahumarae
vsTarahumara frog
  • Specialized
9.9

A Mexican frog often found near streams and rivers

is the common English name for the same species

Surface Forms

Tarahumara frog singular
Tarahumara frogs plural

Morphology

Tarahumara + frog

The phrase is compositionally formed (proper name + noun) and would mean a frog associated with the Tarahumara place/people, so a learner who knows 'Tarahumara' and 'frog' could derive the meaning. However, 'Tarahumara' is an obscure proper noun unlikely to be known by average B1 learners, so comprehension depends on prior knowledge of that name rather than purely on transparent composition.

Etymology

Tarahumara frog is 'named after' the Tarahumara people and the region in Mexico where it lives. So the name tells you it is a Mexican frog often found near streams and ponds.