Ameerega boliviana, formerly Epipedobates bolivianus, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae endemic to Bolivia.[2][3][1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Ameerega |
| Species: | A. boliviana
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| Binomial name | |
| Ameerega boliviana (Boulenger, 1902)
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Habitat
editThis terrestrial frog has been observed in riparian forests in Yungas. People have also seen it in grassy places where animals eat grass. Scientists observed the frog between 800 and 1400 meters above sea level. This frog can tolerate disturbed habitat so long as there is sufficient humidity.[2][1]
The frog's range includes protected parks: Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve, Area Natural de Manejo Integado Nacional Apolobamba, and Area Protegida Municipal Cabeceras de Maniqui.[1]
Reproduction
editThe male frog sits near the edge of the forest and calls to the female frogs. The female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the male frogs carry the tadpoles to water, for example streams.[1]
Threats
editThe IUCN classifies this frog as near threatened. It suffers from habitat loss associated with wood collection, landslides, road construction, agriculture, and cattle pasturage. Scientists also cite climate change as a possible threat, as that could affect rainfall.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Ameerega boliviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T55216A61396158. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T55216A61396158.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. "Ameerega boliviana (Boulenger, 1902)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Ameerega boliviana (Boulenger, 1902)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
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