Allobates peruvianus
| Allobates peruvianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Allobates |
| Species: | A. peruvianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941) | |
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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
[edit]Its natural habitats are lowland and premontane forests. It has been observed between 400 and 1500 meters above sea level.[2][1]
Reproduction
[edit]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
[edit]The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Scientists infer that it is threatened by habitat loss associated with agriculture and logging.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 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.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ "Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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