Mannophryne yustizi

Mannophryne yustizi
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Aromobatidae
Genus:	Mannophryne
Species:	M. yustizi
Binomial name
Mannophryne yustizi (La Marca, 1989)

Mannophryne yustizi is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. ^{[2] [3] [1]}

Habitat

This frog lives near streams in cloud forests and other forest types on mountains. Scientists observed the frog between 1200 and 1800 meters above sea level. ^{[2] [1]}

Scientists found the frog two protected parks, Yacambú National Park and Terepaima National Park, though it has also been seen elsewhere. ^{[2] [1]}

Reproduction

The female frogs lay eggs on land. After the eggs hatch, the male frogs carry the tadpoles to water. ^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as endangered. In parts of its range, it is subject to habitat loss in favor of livestock cultivation and coffee plantations. Agrochemicals can also affect this frog. ^[1]

References

1. La Marca, E. (2022). "Yacambú Collared Frog: Mannophryne yustizi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022: e.T55252A198638831. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T55252A198638831.en . Retrieved February 20, 2025.
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Mannophryne yustizi (La Marca, 1989)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
3. "Mannophryne yustizi (La Marca, 1989)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved February 20, 2025.