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Allobates peruvianus

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Allobates peruvianus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Aromobatidae
Genus: Allobates
Species:
A. peruvianus
Binomial name
Allobates peruvianus
(Melin, 1941)
Synonyms
  • Phyllobates peruvianus Melin, 1941
  • Colostethus peruvianus (Melin, 1941)
  • Hyloxalus peruvianus (Melin, 1941)

Allobates peruvianus is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is found in Peru where it occurs on the lower Amazonian slopes of the Andes; its range possibly extends into adjacent Bolivia and Ecuador.[2][3][1]

Habitat

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Its natural habitats are lowland and premontane forests. It has been observed between 400 and 1500 meters above sea level.[2][1]

Reproduction

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The female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to temporary pools of water.[1]

Threats

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The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Scientists infer that it is threatened by habitat loss associated with agriculture and logging.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Peru Rocket Frog: Allobates peruvianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T55130A89199978. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55130A89199978.en. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2022). "Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941)". Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 21, 2024.