Mexico, Estado de México, Ocoyoacac
The main inhabitant represented in this project is the Moctezuma Frog (Lithobates moctezumae) in its larval stage. This amphibian is endemic to Mexico and is listed under NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2025 as a species subject to special protection.
The recreated biotope area is characterised by abundant rooted emergent aquatic vegetation, mainly Eleocharis palustris, which provides shelter for Lithobates moctezumae individuals against human disturbance. The larvae develop primarily on the soft substrate that characterises this habitat.
To faithfully recreate this biotope aquarium, all natural elements were collected responsibly, with the aim of maintaining the ecological characteristics of the original environment.
- GPS
- 19.2982788, -99.3763351
- Geographical region
- Central America
- Drainage Basin
- Lerma-Santiago Basin
- River catchment
- Upper Río Lerma
- Water body type
- Laguna
- Water body name
- El Arco
- Water body part
- Pool
- Water body course
- Water body: tributary of
- Tributary name
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