''Rhinella roqueana'' is a species of

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in the family

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. It is found in northern

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, eastern

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( Pastaza), Amazonian Colombia ( Amazonas and Caquetá Departments), and adjacent western

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. Its specific name refers to its 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.

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is a localized threat to this widely distributed species. For example, its type locality is mostly coffee plantation today.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q28032146 roqueana Frogs of Brazil Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians of Ecuador Frogs of Peru Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1941