Colostethus mertensi is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae, Endemic to Colombia.[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: | Colostethus |
| Species: | C. mertensi
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| Binomial name | |
| Colostethus mertensi (Cochran & Goin, 1964)
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Habitat
editThis terrestrial frog has been observed in cloud forests between 2100 and 2350 meters above sea level.[3][1]
The frog's known range includes one protected park: Munchique National Park.[1]
Reproduction
editThe female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the male frog carries the tadpoles to temporary ponds.[3][1]
Threats
editThe IUCN classifies this frog as vulnerable to extinction. Its principal threats are habitat loss in the form of deforestation in favor of agriculture, both legitimate farms such as eucalyptus plantations and illegal crops, logging, and human habitation.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Colostethus mertensi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T55115A85894530. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T55115A85894530.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Colostethus mertensi (Cochran and Goin, 1964)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Colostethus mertensi (Cochran & Goin, 1964)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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