Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Aromobates Higher classification Aromobates | Phylum Chordata Family Aromobatidae Scientific name Nephelobates mayorgai Rank Species | |
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Aromobates mayorgai (common name: Mayorga rocket frog) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to the Mérida state of western Venezuela. Its natural habitats are cloud forests where it occurs along mountain streams. The male protects the eggs that are laid on land. After hatching, the male carries the tadpoles on his back to water where they develop further.
This species is threatened by habitat loss. Also the invasive bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus is a threat.
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