Mannophryne trujillensis
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| Mannophryne trujillensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Mannophryne |
| Species: | M. trujillensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Mannophryne trujillensis Vargas Galarce & La Marca, 2007 | |
Mannophryne trujillensis is an endangered amphibian in the family Aromobatidae.[2] It is native to Cordillera de Mérida,[3] Venezuela.[4][5][1]
It differs[6] from other similar species because it features a combination of morphological features.[7]
Habitat
This diurnal, riparian frog is lives near streams on mountains surrounded by lowlands. It can live in streams in secondary forests and other somewhat disturbed areas, such as under roads. Scientists observed the frog between 700 and 1800 meters above sea level.[4][1]
The frog's known range is near two moderately protected areas: the Santo Domingo-Motatán and Río Castán river protection areas.[1]
Reproduction
The male frogs perch on rocks next to streams and call to the female frogs during the day. Scientists infer that this frog has young the same way as other frogs in Mannophryne: The female frog lays eggs on land, and, after the eggs hatch, the male frogs carry the tadpoles to water.[1]