Atelopus franciscus
Species of amphibian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atelopus franciscus, the Central Coast stubfoot toad,[1][2] is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae, endemic to the central coastal region of French Guiana.[2] It is a locally common, diurnal species found near fast-flowing small streams and creeks in lowland rainforest.[1][3] Many authors have suggested this taxon might be a synonym of Atelopus flavescens.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Atelopus franciscus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Bufonidae |
Genus: | Atelopus |
Species: | A. franciscus |
Binomial name | |
Atelopus franciscus Lescure, 1974 | |
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