Dendropsophus aperomeus

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Dendropsophus aperomeus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Dendropsophus
Species:
D. aperomeus
Binomial name
Dendropsophus aperomeus
(Duellman  [ fr ], 1982)
Synonyms [2]

Hyla aperomeaDuellman, 1982 [3]

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]

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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 . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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  3. 1 2 3 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.