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Aromobates saltuensis

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Colostethus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Colostethus saltuensis

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Poison dart frog, Frog, Amphibians, Colostethus

Aromobates saltuensis (common name: salty rocket frog) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to humid lower montane forests of the Táchira state in western Venezuela. Its natural habitats are humid lower montane Andean forests. 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 saltuensis is threatened by habitat loss caused by agriculture, involving both crops and livestock, as well as logging, water pollution, and infrastructure development. Its distribution occurrence is subject to strong anthropogenic pressure, and none of the populations are known to occur in protected areas.

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Aromobates saltuensis Wikipedia


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