''Nymphargus griffithsi'' is a species of

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in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural

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s are subtropical or tropical moist

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s and

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s. It is threatened by

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References

griffithsi Amphibians of Colombia Amphibians of Ecuador Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1961 {{Centrolenidae-stub