Leucostethus alacris or the Finca Primavera rocket frog is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Colombia.[1][2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Leucostethus |
| Species: | L. alacris
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucostethus alacris (Rivero & Granados-Diaz, 1990)
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Home
editThis frog has been observed in the Cordillera Occidental portion of the Andes Mountains, about 1400 meters above sea level. They were found on the ground near streams in forests. None were observed outside forest habitats.[1]
This frog's range includes the protected area Parque Nacional Natural Munchique.[1]
Reproduction
editScientists did not directly observe any female frogs laying eggs or any tadpoles, but they infer that this frog reproduces in the same manner as other rocket frogs: the female lays eggs on the ground, and, after the eggs hatch, the adults carry the tadpoles to water.[1]
Threats
editThe IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. It's precise threats are not known. However, scientists note ongoing habitat loss associated with logging, livestock cultivation, and illegal agriculture.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Colostethus alacris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T55043A49368349. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T55043A49368349.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leucostethus brachistriatus (Rivero and Granados-Díaz, 1990)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Leucostethus alacris (Rivero and Granados-Díaz, 1990)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
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