Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Aromobates Higher classification Aromobates People also search for Aromobates serranus | Phylum Chordata Family Aromobatidae Scientific name Nephelobates molinarii Rank Species | |
Aromobates molinarii (common name: Las Playitas rocket frog) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to Venezuelan Andes near Cascada de Bailadores and Las Playitas in the Mérida state. Its natural habitats are dry evergreen montane forests, where it lives along slow-flowing 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.
Aromobates molinarii is threatened by habitat loss caused by intensive agriculture.
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