Dendropsophus aperomeus
Template:Short description Template:Speciesbox
Dendropsophus aperomeus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Peru and occurs on the Amazonian slopes of the Andes in northern and central Peru.[1][2] Common name Balzapata treefrog has been coined for it.[2]
Description
Adult males measure Script error: No such module "convert". and adult females, based on a single specimen, Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length. This frog has a slender overall appearance. The head is wider than the body. The snout is bluntly rounded in dorsal view and truncate in profile. The tympanum is small and barely visible; the supratympanic fold is weak but obscures the upper part of the tympanum. The fingers are short, bear moderately large, rounded discs, and are about half-webbed. The toes are moderately long, bear rounded discs slightly smaller than those on the fingers, and are about three-quarters webbed. The dorsum is yellowish tan, pale brown, or reddish brown, and has a variable pattern of grayish brown to brown blotches and golden flecks. The belly is white, and there is a white supra-anal stripe. The thighs are orange-tan to orange-yellow. Males have pale yellow vocal sac.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Dendropsophus aperomeus occurs in premontane forests and partially cleared cloud forests at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The tadpoles presumably develop in stagnant water, such as small pools.[1] The type series was collected from a herb 10 cm above the surface of a temporary pool and from low herbaceous vegetation on a cut-over slope above a roadside pond.[3]
This species is believed to be relatively common. Agricultural development could be a threat to it. It has been recorded in some protected areas, and could occur in several others.[1]
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".