Atelopus bomolochos

Atelopus bomolochos

Azuay stubfoot toad, Cuenca jambato frog

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Atelopus bomolochos

Atelopus bomolochos, the Azuay stubfoot toad or Cuenca jambato frog, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to southern Ecuador and known from Cordillera Oriental in the Azuay, Cañar, and Loja Provinces.

Appearance

Males measure 38.4–40.8 mm (1.51–1.61 in) and females 43.9–51.0 mm (1.73–2.01 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsum is yellow, yellow with brown, or yellowish green, usually with black spots on the back. The belly is yellow or orange.

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References

1. Atelopus bomolochos Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelopus_bomolochos
2. Atelopus bomolochos on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54492/98640844

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