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Anomaloglossus guanayensis

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Anomaloglossus guanayensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Aromobatidae
Genus: Anomaloglossus
Species:
A. guanayensis
Binomial name
Anomaloglossus guanayensis
(La Marca, 1997)
Synonyms

Colostethus guanayensis La Marca, 1997

Anomaloglossus guanayensis is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Venezuela where it is only known from the Serranía de Guanay in the Bolívar state of southeastern Venezuela.[2][3][1] It is a common frog and is thought to have wider distribution.

Habitat

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This diurnal frog is found in tropical rainforest and it is known from its type locality, Serranía de Guanay, between 1650 and 1800 meters above sea level.[2][1]

Scientists saw this frog inside Monumento Natural Cerro Guanay, a protected area. Scientists infer that the tadpoles develop in streams.[1]

Reproduction

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Males were found calling from shaded spots along a rocky stream.[1]

Threats

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The IUCN classifies this frog as near threatened. Climate change poses some threat through its threat to the plants in the frog's habitat. Emerging diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi could also hurt this frog.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Ballestas, O. (2022) [amended version of 2020 assessment]. "Aromobates guanayensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T55091A198633621. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T55091A198633621.en. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Anomaloglossus guanayensis (La Marca, 1997)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Anomaloglossus guanayensis (La Marca, 1997)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 9, 2025.