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Bufo Roqueanus
''Rhinella roqueana'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in northern Peru, eastern Ecuador (Pastaza Province, Pastaza), Amazonian Colombia (Amazonas (Colombian department), Amazonas and Caquetá Departments), and adjacent western Brazil. Its Specific name (zoology), specific name refers to its Type locality (biology), type locality, Roque, San Martín Region, Peru. Its taxonomic position is uncertain and it is not clear how to distinguish it from other members in the ''Rhinella margaritifera'' group in the area. Description Males measure and females in snout–vent length. Habitat and conservation It is an uncommon species living in the leaf-litter of tropical lowland rainforest. Habitat loss is a localized threat to this widely distributed species. For example, its Type locality (biology), type locality is mostly coffee plantation today. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q28032146 Rhinella, roqueana Frogs of Brazil Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas Edvard Melin
Douglas Edvard Melin (4 October 1895 – 29 March 1946) was a Swedish zoologist and athlete. He was the nephew of Olof Melin. Athletic career He competed in the men's standing long jump at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was also an avid boxer. Scientific career Melin was an all-sided zoologist who got his education at the Uppsala University Uppsala University ( sv, Uppsala universitet) is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries still in operation. The university rose to significance during ... and spent his career there. In 1923–26 he led an expedition to Brazil and Peru, which resulted in a large number of zoological specimens as well as ethnographic and cartographic observations. Melin was skeptical about Darwin's theories, which led to his isolation as a scientist. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Melin, Douglas 1895 births 1946 deaths Swedish zoologi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |