Gold-spotted marsupial frog
| Gold-spotted marsupial frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hemiphractidae |
| Genus: | Gastrotheca |
| Species: | G. aureomaculat |
| Binomial name | |
| Gastrotheca aureomaculat | |
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The gold-spotted marsupial frog (Gastrotheca aureomaculata) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Colombia.[2][3]
Habitat
This arboreal frog has been seen on vegetation next to streams in Andean forests. Occasionally, it is found on trees in farmers' gardens or on bushes. Scientists have seen the frog between 2,000 and 2,600 m (6,600 and 8,500 ft) above sea level.[2][1]
Scientists have seen the frog in a protected place, Parque Nacional Natural Puracé. It also lives on the reserves of the Naza and Paez indigenous people, who limit farming.[1]
Reproduction
The female frog carries her eggs in a pouch on her back. She brings the tadpoles to small temporary pools with grassy bottoms. Scientists have seen female frogs with as many as 116 eggs in their pouches.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as endangered. Principal threats include habitat loss associated with logging and legal and illegal farms.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2020) [amended version of 2017 assessment]. "Gastrotheca aureomaculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T55325A176390546. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T55325A176390546.en. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Gastrotheca aureomaculata Cochran and Goin, 1970". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Gastrotheca aureomaculata Cochran and Goin, 1970". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved August 13, 2026.