Hyloxalus chocoensis

Hyloxalus chocoensis

Choco rocket frog

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Hyloxalus chocoensis

Hyloxalus chocoensis, sometimes known as the Choco rocket frog, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is found in western Colombia to east-central Panama (where it is the only member of this genus). In Colombia it is known from Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and Antioquia. Anomaloglossus confusus from northwestern Ecuador were formerly confused with this species, but the identity of many other populations remains uncertain. Taxonomic uncertainty hampers knowledge about the species.

Appearance

Hyloxalus chocoensis measure up to 28 mm (1.1 in) in snout–vent length. Dorsum is gray in preservative. A light dorsolateral line extends from the eye along the upper side of the body to the rear, where it nearly meet the line from the other side. Thighs are lightly barred. The lip line is white.

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References

1. Hyloxalus chocoensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyloxalus_chocoensis
2. Hyloxalus chocoensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152260202/54343369

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