Eleutherodactylus dilatus

Last updated

Eleutherodactylus dilatus
Eleutherodactylus dilatus imported from iNaturalist photo 355117 on 13 September 2019.jpg
Scientific classification Red Pencil Icon.png
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Eleutherodactylidae
Genus: Eleutherodactylus
Subgenus: Syrrhophus
Species:
E. dilatus
Binomial name
Eleutherodactylus dilatus
(Davis and Dixon, 1955)
Synonyms [2]

Tomodactylus dilatusDavis and Dixon, 1955 [3]
Syrrhophus dilatus(Davis and Dixon, 1955)

Contents

Eleutherodactylus dilatus is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Mexico and restricted to the Chilpancingo region of the Sierra Madre del Sur in central Guerrero. [1] [2] Its common name is Guerreran peeping frog. [2]

Description

Specimens in the type series measured 25–30 mm (0.98–1.18 in) in snout–vent length, with the single female being larger than the males. The tympanum is small, up to 1 mm in males and 1.5 mm the female, and sometimes indistinct. The canthus appears sharply angled. The dorsum is pustulate and lavender to brownish in color, with black mottling. The venter is granular and varies from nearly white to heavily pigmented and with numerous white subcircular spots. There is usually a distinct, dark loreal stripe running from the nostril to the eye and continuing posteriorly onto the shoulder. There are large ochraceous spots anterior proximal face of the femur as well as posteriorly in the bend of the knee. The tibia have three, sometimes two transverse bars. The tips of the two outer fingers are truncate and laterally dilated (having almost twice the width of the subterminal phalanges—hence the specific name dilatus). [3]

Male advertisement call is a "peep" and "trill", sometimes a five-note trill. [3]

Habitat and conservation

The species' natural habitats are pine-oak forests and crops in the forests. [1] The specimens in the type series were found at an elevation of 2,400 m (7,800 ft) above sea level. They were collected at night from small shrubs and pines some 0.6–2 m (2–7 ft) above ground. [3]

Eleutherodactylus dilatus is an uncommon species. It is threatened by loss and disturbance of its forest habitat. It receives a degree of protection in the Omiltemi Park, [1] referred to as the Omiltemi State Park in recent sources. [4]

Related Research Articles

Golden coquí Species of amphibian

The golden coquí is a rare species of frog endemic to Puerto Rico.

Plectrohyla avia, also known as the greater spikethumb frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It occurs in Guatemala and Mexico and is found on the Pacific slopes of the Sierra Madre between southeastern Chiapas (Mexico) and southwestern Guatemala.

<i>Craugastor pozo</i> Species of frog

Craugastor pozo is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from the western foothills and highlands of Chiapas. The specific name pozo refers to the local name of the area near its type locality, El Pozo. Common name Pozo Turipache rainfrog has been coined for it.

Pristimantis actinolaimus is a frog species in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Colombia and only known from the vicinity of its type locality, El Estadero, in Samaná, Caldas Department, on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central. The specific name actinolaimus is derived from the Greek aktinos (=ray) and laimos (=throat) and refers to the radiating lines on the throat of this frog.

<i>Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum</i> Species of frog

Eleutherodactylus angustidigitorum is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Mexico and is known from Michoacán and southern Jalisco (Tuxpan). Common names Patzcuaro peeping frog and Patzcuaro stream frog have been coined for it.

The false green robber frog is a species of frogs in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte, southwestern Haiti.

Eleutherodactylus corona is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte, Haiti. The specific name corona is derived from the Latin word for "crown" and refers to the distinctive tubercles on the top of the head of these frogs. Common name Caye Paul robber frog has been coined for it.

Eleutherodactylus dolomedes is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte, Haiti.

<i>Eleutherodactylus gossei</i> Species of frog

Eleutherodactylus gossei is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Jamaica where it is widespread. An introduced population existed in Bermuda but appears to have been extirpated. The specific name gossei honors Philip Henry Gosse, an English naturalist, missionary, and science writer. Its common names are Jamaican forest frog and Spaldings robber frog, the latter apparently after Spaldings, its type locality.

Eleutherodactylus varians is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Cuba and occurs in the central and eastern parts of the main island as well as on the Isla de Juventud. Common names cliff robber frog and Cuban bromeliad frog have been proposed for it. Eleutherodactylus olibrus and Eleutherodactylus staurometopon are sometimes included in this species as subspecies.

Southern pastel frog Species of amphibian

The southern pastel frog or Hispaniola robber frog, Eleutherodactylus leoncei, is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Hispaniola and known from the Massif de la Selle, both in the Dominican Republic and in Haiti. Its natural habitats are upland pine forests. Males call from the ground. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging and agriculture. It is known from the Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, but habitat degradation is occurring in this area too.

Eleutherodactylus maurus is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to central Mexico and known from the southeastern Michoacán to Mexico, and Morelos states.

The spiny giant frog or Norton's robber frog, Eleutherodactylus nortoni, is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is named after James W. Norton who accompanied Albert Schwartz in his 1974 expedition to Hispaniola and collected the holotype.

<i>Eleutherodactylus pinchoni</i> Species of frog

Eleutherodactylus pinchoni is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Guadeloupe and known from the Basse-Terre. Common name Grand Cafe robber frog has been coined for it.

<i>Eleutherodactylus pipilans</i> Species of frog

Eleutherodactylus pipilans is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is found in southern and southeastern Mexico and southwestern Guatemala.

Eleutherodactylus rufescens, commonly known as the red peeping frog or Nevado de Colima chirping frog, is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from the region of the eponymous Nevado de Colima mountain in Colima, Jalisco, and further east and south in the Jalisco and Michoacán states. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

<i>Pristimantis taeniatus</i> Species of frog

Pristimantis taeniatus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in central Panama to Colombia, possibly to northwestern Ecuador. It is sometimes known as banded robber frog.

<i>Eleutherodactylus thorectes</i> Species of amphibian

Eleutherodactylus thorectes is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Haiti and known from the Massif de la Hotte at high elevations. Specifically, it is known from Pic Macaya and Pic Formon at elevations of 1,700–2,340 m (5,580–7,680 ft) asl. Its natural habitats are closed pine montane forest and cloud forest with shrubs, tree ferns, bromeliads, and climbing bamboo. With a snout-vent length of 12–15 mm, this slightly arboreal species is one of the smallest of the world's frogs. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by charcoal logging and agriculture. It is known from the Pic Macaya National Park, but habitat degradation is occurring in the park too.

Pristimantis tribulosus is a species of frogs in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Colombia and is only known from the vicinity of its type locality near Samaná in the Caldas Department, on the eastern slope of the Cordillera Central. The specific name tribulosus, meaning "thorny", refers to the numerous tubercles that cover the upper surfaces of this species.

Craugastor vulcani is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to the Sierra de los Tuxtlas range in southern Veracruz state, Mexico. Its name refers to its type locality on the San Martin Tuxtla volcano. Common name Volcan San Martin rainfrog has been proposed for it.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Eleutherodactylus dilatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T56561A53963915. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T56561A53963915.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Eleutherodactylus dilatus (Davis and Dixon, 1955)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Davis, William B.; Dixon, James R. (1955). "Notes on Mexican toads of the genus Tomodactylus with the descriptions of two new species". Herpetologica. 11 (2): 154–160. JSTOR   3889986.
  4. ↑ Lorenzo, Consuelo; Rioja-Paradela, Tamara M.; Carrillo-Reyes, Arturo (2015). "State of knowledge and conservation of endangered and critically endangered lagomorphs worldwide". Therya. 6 (1): 11–30. doi: 10.12933/therya-15-225 .
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.