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Leucostethus
''Leucostethus'' is a genus of frogs in the Family (biology), family Dendrobatidae, in the subfamily Colostethinae. The frogs are found in the western Amazon rainforest. The members of this genus are unique among the Colostethinae in that both males and females lack dark colouration on the Anatomical terms of location, ventral part of their bodies. The genus is named combining the Greek language, Greek words ''leukos'' ('white') and ''stethos'' ('chest'). The following species are recognised in the genus ''Leucostethus'': * ''Leucostethus alacris'' (Rivero and Granados-Díaz, 1990) * ''Leucostethus argyrogaster'' (Morales and Schulte, 1993) * ''Leucostethus bilsa'' Vigle ''et al''., 2020 * ''Leucostethus brachistriatus'' (Rivero and Serna, 1986) * ''Leucostethus dysprosium'' (Rivero and Serna, 2000) * ''Leucostethus fraterdanieli'' (Silverstone, 1971) * ''Leucostethus fugax'' (Morales and Schulte, 1993) * ''Leucostethus jota'' Marín-Castaño ''et al''., 2018 * ''Leucostethus ram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leucostethus Fugax
''Leucostethus fugax'', also known as Pastaza rocket frog, is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Oriental (Ecuador), Cordillera Oriental, southern Ecuador. Although originally only known from the valley of Pastaza River, it is now known to be more widespread. Its known range extends close to the Peruvian border and its true range may include Peru. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. Toes have basal webbing. An oblique lateral stripe is present and reaches the eye. The venter is immaculate cream. Adult males have a conspicuously swollen third or fourth finger. Etymology Scientists gave this frog the Latin name ''fugax'' for "fugitive" because of the way the frog would jump from their hands, especially those of scientist Juan A. Rivero. Reproduction Scientists have not reported any observations of the female frog laying eggs, but they infer that the tadpoles swim in streams li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |