Anomaloglossus leopardus
| Anomaloglossus leopardus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Anomaloglossus |
| Species: | A. leopardus
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| Binomial name | |
| Anomaloglossus leopardus Ouboter and Jairam, 2012
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Anomaloglossus leopardus, the leopard rocket frog, is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Suriname and suspected in Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog lives in primary rainforests near streams. It was observed 480 meters above sea level.[2][1]
This frog has been found in one protected area, Sipaliwini Nature Reserve.[1]
Reproduction
Scientists believe these frogs may reproduce in the same manner as its congeners: The female lays eggs on leaves, and the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to water.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction because of its pristine habitat. However, the fungal disease chytridiomycosis has killed many other amphibians in the area and scientists believe this species is likely to be susceptible as well.[1]
Original description
- Ouboter, Paul E.; Jairam, Rawien (2012). Amphibians of Suriname. Leiden: Brill. doi:10.1163/9789004208001. ISBN 978-90-04-20800-1.
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Leopard Rocket Frog: Aromobates leopardus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T77319999A120294047. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T77319999A120294047.en. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Anomaloglossus leopardus Ouboter and Jairam, 2012". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ "Anomaloglossus leopardus Ouboter and Jairam, 2012". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 25, 2025.