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Aromobatidae
The Aromobatidae are a family of frogs native to Central and South America. They are sometimes referred to as cryptic forest frogs or cryptic poison frogs. They are the sister taxon of the Dendrobatidae, the poison dart frogs, but are not as toxic as most dendrobatids are. Taxonomy The Aromobatidae were separated from the Dendrobatidae only in 2006, and some sources continue to treat these frogs as part of the Dendrobatidae. However, their position as the sister taxa is well supported, and the question is primarily about whether they should be ranked as a family or a subfamily. The validity of subfamilies within the Aromobatidae is also unsettled. Some evidence points to paraphyly of at least the subfamily Anomaloglossinae, and genus ''Allobates'', largely because of the uncertain placement of ''Allobates olfersioides''. Some species are reported to have a skunk like odor. This strong odor is secreted through the skin but theses frogs are not toxic. This strong odor is used as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aromobatidae
The Aromobatidae are a family of frogs native to Central and South America. They are sometimes referred to as cryptic forest frogs or cryptic poison frogs. They are the sister taxon of the Dendrobatidae, the poison dart frogs, but are not as toxic as most dendrobatids are. Taxonomy The Aromobatidae were separated from the Dendrobatidae only in 2006, and some sources continue to treat these frogs as part of the Dendrobatidae. However, their position as the sister taxa is well supported, and the question is primarily about whether they should be ranked as a family or a subfamily. The validity of subfamilies within the Aromobatidae is also unsettled. Some evidence points to paraphyly of at least the subfamily Anomaloglossinae, and genus ''Allobates'', largely because of the uncertain placement of ''Allobates olfersioides''. Some species are reported to have a skunk like odor. This strong odor is secreted through the skin but theses frogs are not toxic. This strong odor is used as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anomaloglossus
''Anomaloglossus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. The genus is endemic to the Guiana Shield in northern South America. It used to be placed in the family Dendrobatidae (together with other genera in the current Aromobatidae), and is still placed in that family by some sources. The name of the genus, from the Greek ''anomalos'' (=irregular, unusual) and ''glossa'' (=tongue), refers to the unusual tongue bearing the median lingual process, the only unambiguous phenotypic synapomorphy of this genus. Description ''Anomaloglossus'' are characterized by cryptic dorsal coloration (brown or gray). Dorsal skin is posteriorly granular. The toes are webbed, ranging from basal to extensive. The fingers have weakly expanded discs. Many species show large intraspecific morphological variability and lack of morphological characters that would allow easy species identification. The tadpoles A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobates
''Allobates'' is a genus of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. They are native to the Central and South Americas, from Nicaragua to Bolivia and Brazil, with one species on Martinique. Description and ecology Species of the genus ''Allobates'' are mostly small frogs. Dorsal colouration is cryptic, with the exception of the ''Allobates femoralis'' group that has bright colours. They are mostly terrestrial frogs found in the leaf litter of tropical rain forests. Most species deposit eggs in the leaf litter; tadpoles are transported to the water on the backs of the parents. ''Allobates nidicola'' and ''Allobates chalcopis'', however, have endotrophic tadpoles that develop into froglets in the nest, without entering water. Taxonomy There are 58 species recognised in the genus ''Allobates'': References External links * *"The Chirping Frog"- 2018 BBC internet article on new species found in the Pico da Neblina National Park Pico da Neblina National Park ( pt, Parque Nacional do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobatinae
''Allobates'' is a genus of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. They are native to the Central and South Americas, from Nicaragua to Bolivia and Brazil, with one species on Martinique. Description and ecology Species of the genus ''Allobates'' are mostly small frogs. Dorsal colouration is cryptic, with the exception of the '' Allobates femoralis'' group that has bright colours. They are mostly terrestrial frogs found in the leaf litter of tropical rain forests. Most species deposit eggs in the leaf litter; tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are transported to the water on the backs of the parents. '' Allobates nidicola'' and '' Allobates chalcopis'', however, have endotrophic tadpoles that develop into froglets in the nest, without entering water. Taxonomy T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rheobates
''Rheobates'' is a genus of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Colombia. These are cryptically coloured frogs with extensive toe webbing. The name ''Rheobates'' is derived from the Greek words ''rheo'' (stream, current) and βάτης ''bátēs'' (a walker), in reference to the riparian habitat of the type species '' Rheobates palmatus''. They are associated with streams in sub-Andean forests and foothills of the Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S ... at low to medium altitudes. Species There are currently two species: * '' Rheobates palmatus'' (Werner, 1899) * '' Rheobates pseudopalmatus'' (Rivero and Serna, 2000) The validity of ''Rheobates pseudopalmatus'' has been questioned, whereas ''Rheobates palmatus'' may represent a species complex. Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobates Femoralis
''Allobates femoralis'' (common name brilliant-thighed poison frog, brilliant-thighed poison-arrow frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. Its natural habitat is tropical lowland forests. Description ''Allobates femoralis'' is a small frog, the males growing to in length and the females being marginally larger. The coloration on the back is dark brown or black and the limbs are colored dark brown. The throat is black and the belly is white, marked with black. A pale brown dorso-lateral stripe runs from the snout to the base of the legs and an intermittent white ventro-lateral line runs from the snout to the arm and onwards to the leg. There is an orange-yellow patch behind the arm and a half-moon shaped orange patch on the outside of the thigh. ''A. femoralis'' resembles ''Lithodytes lineatus'' in general appearance, but ''L. lineatus'' has a dorso-lateral line encircling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobates Olfersioides
''Allobates olfersioides'' (common name: Rio rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to the coastal regions of the Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil. This formerly very common species has recently declined and is now absent from many historical locations, but remains common in some areas. It is threatened by habitat loss and possibly chytridiomycosis. The natural habitats of ''Allobates olfersioides'' are primary and secondary forests. It is a diurnal frog that lives on the forest floor. Clutch size is up to 11 eggs. Eggs are laid in a terrestrial nest where they hatch. Tadpole A tadpole is the larval stage in the biological life cycle of an amphibian. Most tadpoles are fully aquatic, though some species of amphibians have tadpoles that are terrestrial. Tadpoles have some fish-like features that may not be found ...s are carried by the parents to puddles or small rivulets where they feed until metamorphosis. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannophryne Trinitatis
The yellow-throated frog, Trinidadian stream frog, or Trinidad poison frog (''Mannophryne trinitatis)'' is a diurnal species of frog in the family Aromobatidae that is endemic to the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad poison frogs can be found in rocky streams in moist montane forests. The species has cryptic coloration and is sexually dimorphic. ''Mannophryne venezuelensis'' from the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela were also formerly included in this species. Currently this species is listed as of "Least Concern" on IUCN, but there is a general lack of understanding of its distribution. The frog experiences habitat loss. Both sexes are territorial and provide parental care together. Description Adult Trinidad poison frogs are a relatively small and diurnal species. Their dorsal surface is brown and dark and their flanks are mottled. The Trinidad poison frog is sexually dimorphic. Adult males have grey throats and average 25 mm in snout-vent length ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobates Chalcopis
''Allobates chalcopis'', also known as the Martinique volcano frog or ravine rocket frog, is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Martinique, where it is found at high-altitude areas including Mount Pelée and potentially most of the Carbet Mountains. It is threatened by climate change, which has led to it being extirpated from the lower-lying reaches of its already-small range, and may lead to a continued population decline and range contraction. ''Allobates chalcopis'' is the only aromobatid species endemic to an oceanic island. This has led to a suggestion that it is not native but an introduced species, synonymous with some mainland species. However, examination of new specimens with molecular phylogenetics methods suggests it is truly distinct from the mainland ''Allobates'', and highly diverged from its closest relatives. This conclusion is also supported by morphological and ecological evidence, thereby strengthening the position that it is a tru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anomaloglossus Degranvillei
''Anomaloglossus degranvillei'' (common name: Degranville's rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is known from French Guiana but is likely to occur also in Suriname and Brazil, and possibly in Guyana. It is named in honour of Jean-Jacques de Granville, a botanist from French Guiana. Description ''Anomaloglossus degranvillei'' are small frogs: their snout–vent length is about . Their ventral colouration is black brown with white spots. Male frogs carry tadpoles on their back where they complete their development; tadpoles do not feed. Habitat and conservation ''Anomaloglossus degranvillei'' inhabit edges of rocky streams. They are not found where streams cross swampy or sandy terrain. They are diurnal and appear to be territorial A territory is an area of land, sea, or space, particularly belonging or connected to a country, person, or animal. In international politics, a territory is usually either the total area from which a state may e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannophryne
''Mannophryne'' is a genus of frogs native to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (, ), officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Consisting of the main islands Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated south of .... They are sometimes known as the fingered poison frogs. This genus was created in 1992 and corresponds to the former '' Colostethus trinitatis'' species group. All species have a dark throat collar. Species ''Mannophryne'' contains 20 species, many of which used to be classified in the genus '' Colostethus'': References Aromobatidae Amphibians of the Caribbean Amphibians of South America Amphibian genera {{Aromobatidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allobates Talamancae
''Allobates talamancae'' (common names: Talamanca rocket frog, striped rocket frog, Talamanca striped rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is found in northwestern Ecuador, western Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and southern Nicaragua. Description ''Allobates talamancae'' is a small, non-toxic frog, with males measuring in snout–vent length and females . The dorsum is smooth and dark brown in color. The flanks are black, bordered by tan or bronze line above and a white line below. The ventrum is white. The fingers and toes are unwebbed. Reproduction ''Allobates talamancae'' lay the eggs in the leaf-litter, and both parents carry the tadpoles to streams where they complete their development in small, water-filled depressions. Habitat, ecology, and conservation ''Allobates talamancae'' is found in a variety of habitats in very humid lowland and premontane habitats (secondary growth and plantations, swampy areas in primary forest, but not in open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
