''Celsiella vozmedianoi'' (in Spanish: ''ranita de cristal de Paria'') is a species of

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in the family Centrolenidae,

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to the Cerro El Humo, in the

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in northern

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Description

Males measure in snout–vent length and have shagreen

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skin with low warts. Snout is truncate.

Habitat and conservation

Its natural

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humid forest at

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. It occurs along streams. Eggs are laid on the upper sides of leaves overhanging streams. Its conservation status is uncertain, although

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from agricultural development and the clearance of vegetation overhanging streams is a threat.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q28056827 Celsiella Amphibians of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Taxa named by Josefa Celsa Señaris Amphibians described in 1997 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by José Ayarzagüena