Andinobates claudiae is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Panama.[2][3][1]
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Dendrobatidae |
Genus: | Andinobates |
Species: | A. claudiae
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Binomial name | |
Andinobates claudiae Jungfer, Lötters & Jörgens, 2000
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Habitat and habits
editThis terrestrial frog lives in lowland forests, where it has been observed between 5 and 145 meters above sea level. The female frog lays eggs on the ground. When the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to phytotelms for further development.[1]
Threats
editThe IUCN classifies this frog as endangered. There is considerable deforestation in favor of agriculture, especially on the mainland. Scientists believe this frog is involve din the illegal pet trade but they do not yet know to what extent.[1]
The frog's known range includes one protected park: Bastimentos Island National Park.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Andinobates claudiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T55180A216197488. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55180A216197488.en. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Andinobates claudiae (Jungfer, Lötters, and Jörgens, 2000)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ^ "Andinobates claudiae (Jungfer, Lötters, & Jörgens, 2000)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 25, 2024.