Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Osornophryne Higher classification Osornophryne | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Osornophryne sumacoensis Rank Species | |
Similar Osornophryne antisana, Osornophryne, Frog, Amphibians, True toad | ||
Osornophryne sumacoensis is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the Ecuador and only found in the forests surrounding a small crater lake on the eastern slopes of Sumaco, a volcano in the Napo Province.
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Description
Osornophryne sumacoensis females measure about 32.5 mm (1.28 in) in snout–vent length (mean of three individuals). Skin has many tubercles. The back and limbs are blueish-black, but the belly is blue with black spots. Head is small.
Osornophryne sumacoensis can be active both day and night. It is a terrestrial species. During the daytime specimens have been found under leaf-litter.
Reproduction
Osornophryne sumacoensis has direct development. Eggs are laid on soil under vegetation.
Habitat and conservation
Osornophryne sumacoensis inhabits the cloud forest surrounding the lake, at 2,500–2,800 m (8,200–9,200 ft) asl. The forest is dominated by bamboo (Chusquea sp.), Ficus, and other trees up to 20 m (66 ft) tall.
The species lives within the Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park. Volcanic eruption is a threat to this species restricted to a single location.