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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Strabomantidae |
Genus: | Pristimantis |
Species: | P. w-nigrum
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Binomial name | |
Pristimantis w-nigrum (
Boettger, 1892)
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Synonyms | |
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Pristimantis w-nigrum, also known as the Zurucuchu robber frog or w rainfrog, is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found on both Pacific and Amazonian slopes of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. [2] The species is divided to at least eight clades that are genetically highly divergent but morphologically similar; it may be a species complex. [3]
Pristimantis w-nigrum males measure 29–47 mm (1.1–1.9 in) in snout–vent length and females measure 44–57 mm (1.7–2.2 in). Live specimens are easily recognized by a colour pattern of yellow with black markings on the groin, anterior and posterior surfaces of thighs, and concealed shank. Tympanum is distinct. [4]
The natural habitats of Pristimantis w-nigrum are cloud forest and sub- páramo, but it occurs also in deforested and disturbed areas. [1] It is a nocturnal species [4] that can be found perched on vegetation up to 3 metres above ground; during the day it can be found on fallen leaves. It is a common species although it has declined in many areas. [1]
Pristimantis w-nigrum | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Strabomantidae |
Genus: | Pristimantis |
Species: | P. w-nigrum
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Binomial name | |
Pristimantis w-nigrum (
Boettger, 1892)
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Synonyms | |
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Pristimantis w-nigrum, also known as the Zurucuchu robber frog or w rainfrog, is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found on both Pacific and Amazonian slopes of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. [2] The species is divided to at least eight clades that are genetically highly divergent but morphologically similar; it may be a species complex. [3]
Pristimantis w-nigrum males measure 29–47 mm (1.1–1.9 in) in snout–vent length and females measure 44–57 mm (1.7–2.2 in). Live specimens are easily recognized by a colour pattern of yellow with black markings on the groin, anterior and posterior surfaces of thighs, and concealed shank. Tympanum is distinct. [4]
The natural habitats of Pristimantis w-nigrum are cloud forest and sub- páramo, but it occurs also in deforested and disturbed areas. [1] It is a nocturnal species [4] that can be found perched on vegetation up to 3 metres above ground; during the day it can be found on fallen leaves. It is a common species although it has declined in many areas. [1]