Atelopus exiguus
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Atelopus exiguus

Atelopus exiguus is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Ecuador and only known from the area of its type locality in the Azuay Province of southern Ecuador, in the sub-páramo and páramo of Cordillera Occidental. Common name Mazán jambato frog has been proposed for it.

Appearance

Adult males measure 21–27 mm (0.83–1.06 in) and females 29–35 mm (1.1–1.4 in) in snout–vent length. The body robust with short and thick legs. The snout is acuminate. The dorsum and flanks are bright yellowish-green to blackish-green, and the venter is yellow to orange. The iris is almost entirely black. The dorsal surfaces have some warts. Tympanum is absent.

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Atelopus exiguus habitat map
Atelopus exiguus habitat map

References

1. Atelopus exiguus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atelopus_exiguus
2. Atelopus exiguus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54508/98641331

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