Order Anura Higher classification Colostethus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Colostethus roraima Rank Species | |
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Similar Frog, Anomaloglossus, Amphibians, Anomaloglossus degranvillei, Colostethus |
Anomaloglossus roraima is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is found on the tepui of southeastern Venezuela and western Guyana; it is expected to be found in the nearby Brazil. Its type locality is Mount Roraima. It mainly inhabits large bromeliads in tepui scrub and high-tepui meadows at elevations between 1,860–2,700 m (6,100–8,860 ft) asl. The population status is unknown but it is thought to be rare and threatened by disturbance by tourists. The species occurs in Canaima National Park.
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