Aromobates haydeeae
| Aromobates haydeeae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Aromobates |
| Species: | A. haydeeae |
| Binomial name | |
| Aromobates haydeeae (Rivero, 1978) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Colostethus haydeeae Rivero, 1978 | |
Aromobates haydeeae (common name: El Vivero rocket frog) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to Mérida and Táchira states in western Venezuela.[2] Its natural habitats are clear, fast-flowing streams in Andean cloud forests and the puddles alongside the streams. They may sometimes hide inside introduced Pennisetum clandestinum grasses. The male protects the eggs that are laid on land. After hatching, the male carries the tadpoles on his back to water where they develop further.[1]
This uncommon species is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 La Marca, E. & García-Pérez, J.E. (2004). "Aromobates haydeeae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Aromobates haydeeae (Rivero, 1978)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
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