Order Anura Higher classification Stefania | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Stefania percristata Rank Species | |
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Stefania percristata (Spanish: rana stefania de Jaua) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Venezuela and only known from its type locality, Cerro Jaua in Bolívar State. It occurs along streams at the top of the tepui. It is a nocturnal species found on branches of vegetation 0.3–1 m (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in) above the ground.
Conservation status
The tepui is within the Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park, and no major threats to this species have been identified.
References
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