Atelopus pulcher
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Atelopus pulcher, the Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to eastern Peru where it is found in the Huallaga River drainage; its range might extend to Ecuador.[1] Its natural habitats are lowland and premontane tropical forests. It is a diurnal and terrestrial species that breeds in streams.[2]
Description
Atelopus pulcher measures about Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length. It has a slender body with quite smooth skin. It is blackish brown above, with various light green markings.[3]
Breeding might occur throughout the year. The tadpoles grow to about Script error: No such module "convert". in body length and Script error: No such module "convert". in total length. The tadpole is dorso-ventrally flattened and has a large ventral suction disc behind its mouth. It is similar to other Atelopus tadpoles except that its upper beak is shorter than the lower one.[4]
Conservation
Atelopus pulcher is threatened by chytridiomycosis and habitat loss. It is relatively rare species that is declining in abundance and has disappeared from many known localities.[2] It is sometimes collected for the pet trade, and this might contribute to local declines.[5]
Gallery
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Atelopus pulcher, Tarapoto, Peru
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Illustration by Robert Mintern.
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References
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