Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Atelopus Higher classification Atelopus | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Atelopus balios Rank Species | |
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Similar Atelopus, Frog, Amphibians, Atelopus spumarius, Elegant stubfoot toad |
Atelopus balios, the Rio Pescado stubfoot toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was previously thought to be extinct. However, it was recently rediscovered by a team from Conservation International during a hunt for missing amphibians.
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