Rulyrana flavopunctata (Lynch & Duellman, 1973) is a animal in the Centrolenidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Rulyrana flavopunctata (Lynch & Duellman, 1973)

Rulyrana flavopunctata (Lynch & Duellman, 1973)

Rulyrana flavopunctata is a small stream-breeding frog common to cloud forests of the Andes, threatened locally by habitat loss.

Family
Genus
Rulyrana
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Rulyrana flavopunctata (Lynch & Duellman, 1973)

This species is scientifically known as Rulyrana flavopunctata (Lynch & Duellman, 1973). In terms of physical description, adult males of this species have a snout–vent length of 21–23 mm (0.83–0.91 in), while adult females measure 24–26 mm (0.94–1.02 in). The snout is short and round. The eyes are relatively large, and the tympanum is visible. Both fingers and toes are webbed. The dorsum has a shagreened texture and is pale green in color, covered with numerous minute yellow flecks. The edge of the upper lip is pale yellow. The fingers and toes are yellow, and the chest is white. Regarding its habitat and conservation status, the natural habitats of Rulyrana flavopunctata are primary and secondary cloud forests, located at elevations ranging from 70–1,715 m (230–5,627 ft) above sea level. Individuals are typically found along permanent streams, where breeding for this species occurs. Rulyrana flavopunctata is a common forest species. Although it is widespread, local populations can be threatened by habitat destruction and pollution. This species occurs in several existing protected areas.

Photo: (c) Andrés Mauricio Forero Cano, all rights reserved, uploaded by Andrés Mauricio Forero Cano

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Centrolenidae Rulyrana

More from Centrolenidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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