Hyloxalus littoralis

Hyloxalus littoralis (in Spanish: ranita silbadora) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Peru where it is known from Lima (the type locality, a small pond found in front of the beach), Huánuco, and Ancash Regions.[2] Population near Lima was an introduction one[1] and may now be extinct.[2] It natural altitudinal range is 665–2,180 m (2,182–7,152 ft) asl.[1]

Hyloxalus littoralis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dendrobatidae
Genus: Hyloxalus
Species:
H. littoralis
Binomial name
Hyloxalus littoralis
(Péfaur, 1984)
Synonyms

Colostethus littoralis Péfaur, 1984

Its natural habitats are coastal 'desert' and dry shrublands. It usually occurs close to streams with dense vegetation. It is a common and adaptable species.[1]

References

  1. Monteza, J.I.; Lehr, E. & Arizabal, W. (2004). "Hyloxalus littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2015.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Hyloxalus littoralis (Péfaur, 1984)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 April 2015.


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