Callimedusa perinesos

Callimedusa perinesos is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found on the Amazonian slopes of the Andes in Colombia (Caquetá Department) and Ecuador (Napo and, at least formerly, Sucumbíos Provinces).[1][2] Common name orange-spotted leaf frog has been proposed for it.[1][2]

Callimedusa perinesos
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Callimedusa
Species:
C. perinesos
Binomial name
Callimedusa perinesos
(Duellman, 1973)
Synonyms[2]
  • Phyllomedusa perinesos Duellman, 1973

Callimedusa perinesos occurs in primary and secondary montane forests[1] at elevations of 1,350–1,740 m (4,430–5,710 ft) above sea level.[1][3] The eggs are laid on inside leaves rolled up in ponds and pools of water. It is a rare species that is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation), including destruction of its breeding pools.[1]

References

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Callimedusa perinesos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T55860A85905113. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T55860A85905113.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2020). "Callimedusa perinesos (Duellman, 1973)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  3. Acosta Galvis, A. R. (2019). "Callimedusa perinesos (Duellman, 1973)". Lista de los Anfibios de Colombia: Referencia en linea V.09.2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020.


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