Dendropsophus aperomeus
Dendropsophus aperomeus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Peru and occurs on the Amazonian slopes of the Andes in northern and central Peru.[1][2] Common name Balzapata treefrog has been coined for it.[2]
| Dendropsophus aperomeus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dendropsophus |
| Species: | D. aperomeus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendropsophus aperomeus (Duellman, 1982) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Hyla aperomea Duellman, 1982[3] | |
Description
Adult males measure 19–21 mm (0.7–0.8 in) and adult females, based on a single specimen, 25 mm (1.0 in) in snout–vent length. This frog has a slender overall appearance. The head is wider than the body. The snout is bluntly rounded in dorsal view and truncate in profile. The tympanum is small and barely visible; the supratympanic fold is weak but obscures the upper part of the tympanum. The fingers are short, bear moderately large, rounded discs, and are about half-webbed. The toes are moderately long, bear rounded discs slightly smaller than those on the fingers, and are about three-quarters webbed. The dorsum is yellowish tan, pale brown, or reddish brown, and has a variable pattern of grayish brown to brown blotches and golden flecks. The belly is white, and there is a white supra-anal stripe. The thighs are orange-tan to orange-yellow. Males have pale yellow vocal sac.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Dendropsophus aperomeus occurs in premontane forests and partially cleared cloud forests at elevations of 1,330–1,850 m (4,360–6,070 ft) above sea level. The tadpoles presumably develop in stagnant water, such as small pools.[1] The type series was collected from a herb 10 cm above the surface of a temporary pool and from low herbaceous vegetation on a cut-over slope above a roadside pond.[3]
This species is believed to be relatively common. Agricultural development could be a threat to it. It has been recorded in some protected areas, and could occur in several others.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Dendropsophus aperomeus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T55392A61397835. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T55392A61397835.en.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Dendropsophus aperomeus (Duellman, 1982)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- Duellman, William E. (1982). "A new species of small yellow Hyla from Peru (Anura: Hylidae)". Amphibia-Reptilia. 3 (2): 153–160. doi:10.1163/156853882X00383.