Stefania scalae

Stefania scalae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hemiphractidae
Genus: Stefania
Species:
S. scalae
Binomial name
Stefania scalae
Rivero, 1970

Stefania scalae is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is found in Venezuela and possibly Guayana and Brazil.

Habitat

This nocturnal frog is found on vegetation near rocky permanent streams. During the day, people see adults and juveniles hiding under rocks or near streams. Scientists have seen the frog between 130 and 1,500 m (430 and 4,920 ft) above sea level.

Scientists know the frog from a protected place, Canaima National Park.

Reproduction

The female frogs carry their eggs on their backs. These eggs hatch into small froglets. This species has no free-swimming tadpole stage.

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as least concern and the Venezuelan Fauna Red List classifies it as near threatened. Climate change poses a threat because of the species' small range. Fires and viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens could also hurt this frog.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Stefania scalae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T56036A109537832. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T56036A109537832.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Stefania scalae Rivero, 1970". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Stefania scalae Rivero, 1970". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved June 19, 2026.