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Hyloxalus mittermeieri

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Hyloxalus mittermeieri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dendrobatidae
Genus: Hyloxalus
Species:
H. mittermeieri
Binomial name
Hyloxalus mittermeieri
(Rivero, 1991)
Synonyms

Colostethus mittermeieri Rivero, 1991

Hyloxalus mittermeieri is a species of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Peru and only known from the area of its type locality on the eastern slopes of the central Andes in the San Martín Region.[1][2] Its natural habitats are tropical montane forests near streams. It is only known from two specimens, from 1,620 and 2,050 m (5,310 and 6,730 ft) asl on the road between Rioja and Balzapata.[1][3]

Description

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Male measures about 27 mm (1.1 in) and female 28 mm (1.1 in) in snout–vent length. Body is moderately robust.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Hyloxalus mittermeieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T55116A89199538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T55116A89199538.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Hyloxalus mittermeieri (Rivero, 1991)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b Duellman, W. E. (2004). "Frogs of the genus Colostethus (Anura: Dendrobatidae) in the Andes of northern Peru". Scientific Papers. Natural History Museum, University of Kansas. 35: 1–49. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.8467. hdl:1808/25414.