Allobates niputidea
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| Allobates niputidea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Allobates |
| Species: | A. niputidea |
| Binomial name | |
| Allobates niputidea Grant, Acosta-Galvis, and Rada, 2007 | |
Allobates niputidea is a frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Colombia.[2][3][1]
This diurnal frog lives in forests where the trees do not exceed 20 meters in height. These frogs have been observed no more than 9 meters from permanent streams in these forests, always between 50 and 970 meters above sea level.[2] This frog does not tolerate habitat disturbance well.[1]
Scientists have seen the frog in some protected areas: Embalse Topocoro private reserve from ISAGEN, Pauxi Pauxi ProAves Reserve, and Cabildo Verde Reserve.[1]
Reproduction
The adult male perches on the leaf litter and calls to the female frogs. The frog reproduces through larval development, with a free-swimming tadpole stage. Young frogs have been observed near pools of water.[1]
