Order Anura Higher classification Colostethus | Phylum Chordata Family Dendrobatidae Scientific name Colostethus infraguttatus Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Poison dart frog, Amphibians, Colostethus, Hyloxalus vertebralis | ||
Hyloxalus infraguttatus
Hyloxalus infraguttatus is a species of frog in the Dendrobatidae family. It is found on the Pacific slopes of Ecuadorian Andes at elevations of 70–1,500 m (230–4,920 ft) asl.
Contents
- Hyloxalus infraguttatus
- Canto de hyloxalus infraguttatus
- Description
- Habitat and conservation
- References
Canto de hyloxalus infraguttatus
Description
Males measure 17–21 mm (0.67–0.83 in) and females 20–23 mm (0.79–0.91 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum colouration varies from greenish to pale and dark brown, spotted with dark brown. They have an oblique lateral stripe that extends to the eye. There are white spots on the throat and abdomen.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are humid premontane forests, tropical thickets and thorny scrubs, and very dry tropical forests. It is a common species but its abundance has been declining. It is threatened by habitat loss from agricultural development, logging, and new wood plantations.
References
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