Hyloxalus aeruginosus
Appearance
Hyloxalus aeruginosus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Dendrobatidae |
Genus: | Hyloxalus |
Species: | H. aeruginosus
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Binomial name | |
Hyloxalus aeruginosus (Duellman, 2004)
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Hyloxalus aeruginosus is a species of poison dart frog endemic to Peru.[1]
Description[edit]
This frog is moderately sized, with a dark moss green back. The iris is brown with the pupil surrounded by a cream ring. The throat, chest, and anterior part of belly are olive brown speckled with cream colored spots. The posterior belly is dark yellow.
Distribution[edit]
This species is endemic to the province of Rioja in Peru, where it can be found on the steep eastern slope of the Cordillera Central of the Andes. It has a very limited geographical range.[1]
Habitat[edit]
It lives in small, rocky streams in montane forests.[1]
Behaviour[edit]
Breeding[edit]
After mating, the female probably lays eggs on land, and after the eggs hatch one of the parents take the tadpoles to a pool to grow.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (IUCN (2018-03-23). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Hyloxalus aeruginosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-08-07.