Stefania ginesi
| Stefania ginesi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hemiphractidae |
| Genus: | Stefania |
| Species: | S. ginesi |
| Binomial name | |
| Stefania ginesi | |
Stefania ginesi (tepuis treefrog, Spanish: rana stefania del Hermano Gines) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to the Chimantá Massif, Venezuela.[3][4][1]
Habitat
[edit]This nocturnal frog lives in pristine habitats within the Guiana Shields highlands. It has been observed in crevices, caves, rocky areas, and near peat bogs. Young frogs have been seen in bogs and in the tube structures of bromeliad plants during the day. Scientists have seen the frog between 1,850 and 2,600 m (6,070 and 8,530 ft) above sea level.[3][1]
Scientists know this frog exclusively from a protected place, Canaima National Park.[1]
Reproduction
[edit]The female frogs carry their eggs on their backs. The organism hatches from its egg as a small froglet, not a free-swimming tadpole.[1]
Transport
[edit]Both the IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red List classify this species as near threatened. Climate poses some threat to this frog because of its highland habitat. Even though it breeds through direct development, changes in humidity could still harm its reproductive success. It is also in danger from fires and viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Señaris, J.C. (2022) [amended version of 2020 assessment]. "Stefania ginesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T56027A198644717. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T56027A198644717.en. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Rivero, J. A. (1966). "Notes on the genus Cryptobatrachus (Amphibia, Salientia) with the description of a new race and four new species of a new genus of hylid frogs". Caribbean Journal of Science. 6: 137–149. N.b. 1966 is the nominal publication year, while the actual publication year was 1968.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Stefania ginesi Rivero, 1968". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ↑ "Stefania ginesi Rivero, 1968". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
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