Scinax altae

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Scinax altae

Scinax altae is a species of frog in the family Hylidae.[1] It is endemic to Panama where it occurs in the Pacific lowlands[2][1] between the Chiriquí Province in the west and Panamá Province in the east.[1] The type series was collected by Emmett Reid Dunn and his wife from "Summit" in the Panama Canal Zone in 1932.[3]

Description

Males measure Script error: No such module "convert". in snout–vent length; females can grow to Script error: No such module "convert"..[4] The snout is long and flat. The tympanum is distinct.[3] The dorsum is gray to brownish gray and has four complete stripes (two dorsolateral and two paravertebral stripes; dorsal stripes are incomplete in a small fraction of individuals[4]). The shanks have dark gray longitudinal stripes.[3][4] The fingers are without webbing[3] whereas the toes are about three fifths webbed.[4] Males have a very large vocal sac.[3]

Habitat and conservation

The species' natural habitats are xeric, scrubby forests and savannas[2] at elevations up to Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[1] It is locally common. Major threats to it are infrastructure development and water pollution. It occurs in the Altos de Campana National Park.[2]

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