Gastrotheca phalarosa

Gastrotheca phalarosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hemiphractidae
Genus: Gastrotheca
Species:
G. phalarosa
Binomial name
Gastrotheca phalarosa
Duellman & Venegas, 2005

Gastrotheca phalarosa is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Peru.

Habitat

This frog has been found in Yungas forests, where individuals have been seen the on grass and near terrestrial bromeliads. Scientists have found the frog between 3,119 m (10,233 ft) and 3,435 m (11,270 ft) above sea level.

Scientists have reported the frog in one protected place, Los Chilchos Private Conservation Area.

Reproduction

This frog reproduces through larval development. Scientists have reported tadpoles in one small pool 40 cm deep.

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as data deficient.

First paper

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Gastrotheca phalarosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T61824A89215385. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T61824A89215385.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Gastrotheca phalarosa Duellman and Venegas, 2005". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Gastrotheca phalarosa Duellman and Venegas, 2005". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 13, 2026.