Order Anura Higher classification Hyloxalus | Phylum Chordata Family Dendrobatidae Scientific name Hyloxalus idiomelus Rank Species | |
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Hyloxalus idiomelus (Rivero's rocket frog) is a species of frog in the Dendrobatidae family. It is endemic to the northern part of the Cordillera Central of northern Peru.
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Description
Males measure 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) and females 23–28 mm (0.91–1.10 in) in snout–vent length. The body is robust. Skin on dorsum is smooth to shagreen. Dorsum is dull tan to rich orange-brown to grayish tan in colour, with green tint in some places. Dorsolateral stripe is pinkish tan, yellowish orange, or cream coloured. Free-swimming tadpoles are up to 43 mm (1.7 in) in total length, whereas tadpoles transported on the back of their father measure 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in).
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are humid tropical montane forests, typically near seepages and along small streams. It has also been recorded from disturbed forest and cultivated land. Tadpoles develop in slow-moving and sometimes marshy streams where they are carried on the back of their father.
Major threats to Hyloxalus idiomelus are unknown, although chytridiomycosis is a potential threat. The species is not known to occur in any protected areas.