Eleutherodactylus pipilans
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Eleutherodactylus pipilans is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is found in southern and southeastern Mexico (south-central Guerrero to southern Oaxaca to southern Chiapas) and southwestern Guatemala.[1]
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are sometimes recognized:[1][2]
- Eleutherodactylus pipilans pipilans
- Eleutherodactylus pipilans nebulosus
E. p. nebulosus was first described as a separate species, but became treated as a subspecies by Duellman in 1958.[1][3] Common name nebulous chirping frog refers to this subspecies, whereas common name whistling chirping frog may either refer to the species as a whole or the nominotypical subspecies E. p. pipilans.[1] The subspecies differ in relative tympanum size and coloration.[2][4]
Description
Adult males measure Script error: No such module "convert". and females Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length. Skin of the dorsum is smooth or shagreened.[4] The eyes are relatively large. The tympanum is visible and oval in shape. The arms are long while the legs are relatively short.[2] The dorsal background color is dark brown to slightly lighter brown. There are yellow, orange, light brown, or greenish blotches or spots. The limbs are banded. Males have vocal slits.[2][4]
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are tropical seasonal forests[5] at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[1] Individuals are found in a range of microhabitats: on the rocks, on the ground, under rocks and debris,[5] and in a cave.[6] Although locally abundant and tolerating some habitat modification, it is threatened by habitat loss.[5]
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