Biology:Pristimantis affinis
Pristimantis affinis | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Strabomantidae |
Genus: | Pristimantis |
Species: | P. affinis
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Binomial name | |
Pristimantis affinis (Werner, 1899)
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Pristimantis affinis is an endangered[2] species of frog in the family Strabomantidae.[3] It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are tropical high-altitude shrubland and grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Pristimantis affinis, commonly known as the Affine Rain Frog, is a species of frog found in the cloud forests of South America. It belongs to the family Craugastoridae and is known for its small size and distinctive coloration. The Affine Rain Frog is typically brown or reddish-brown with darker markings, blending well with its forest habitat. It is a nocturnal species that feeds on small invertebrates. Due to habitat loss and other threats, the Affine Rain Frog is considered vulnerable. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its natural habitat and ensure the survival of this unique species.
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Pristimantis affinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T56400A85856751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T56400A85856751.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56400/85856751. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "AmphibiaWeb - Pristimantis affinis". https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Pristimantis&where-species=affinis&account=mol.
- ↑ "Pristimantis affinis (Werner, 1899) | Amphibian Species of the World". https://amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org/Amphibia/Anura/Brachycephaloidea/Strabomantidae/Pristimantinae/Pristimantis/Pristimantis-affinis.
Wikidata ☰ Q2208571 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristimantis affinis.
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