"Cochranella" duidaeana
Species of frog
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"Cochranella" duidaeana, commonly known as the Duida Cochran frog, is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is endemic to Cerro Duida, Venezuela. The generic placement of this species within the subfamily Centroleninae is uncertain (incertae sedis).[2][3]
| "Cochranella" duidaeana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Centrolenidae |
| Genus: | "Cochranella" |
| Species: | "C." duidaeana |
| Binomial name | |
| "Cochranella" duidaeana (Ayarzagüena, 1992) | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
This species was originally described as Centrolenella duidaeana. However, most subsequent studies have placed it in the genus Cochranella.[2][4] A study published in 2002 suggested that it belongs to the Cochranella spinosa group.[2] However, morphological data do not allow unambiguous generic placement. With no molecular data available, it is for the time being retained in Cochranella.[2][3]
Description
Adult males measure 20.8â22.1 mm (0.82â0.87 in) in snoutâvent length; females are unknown. The tympanum is inconspicuous. The dorsum is uniformly green. The iris is greenish-yellowish. Dorsal skin is finely granular.[4]
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Habitat and conservation
The species is known from the southern tip of the summit of Cerro Duida at an elevation of about 2,140 m (7,020 ft) above sea level. It occurs in shrubs in montane forest along streams.[1]
There are no known threats to this species. It occurs in the Duida-Marahuaca National Park.[1]