Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Oreobates Higher classification Oreobates | Phylum Chordata Family Craugastoridae Scientific name Oreobates sanderi Rank Species | |
Similar Oreobates, Oreobates discoidalis, Noblella, Ischnocnema, Craugastoridae | ||
Oreobates sanderi is a frog species in the Craugastoridae family. It is found in northwestern Bolivia (La Paz Department) and nearby southeastern Peru. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
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Description
Oreobates sanderi are medium-sized among the Oreobates; adults measure 28–38 mm (1.1–1.5 in) in snout–vent length. The head is large and as wide as long; the snout is short. The dorsum is pale brown to dark brown with cream flecks; the skin is granular, with round keratinized granules and small (only some slightly enlarged), sparse, low, flat warts.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are humid montane forests and cloud forests (the Yungas of La Paz Department). These frogs are found on forest litter or the ground near streams.
References
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