Peltophryne fluviatica, also known as the Dominican Caribbean toad or Hispaniolan crestless toad, is a species of toad endemic to the Cibao Valley in the northwestern Dominican Republic.[3] It has only been recorded at two localities.[1]
| Peltophryne fluviatica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Peltophryne |
| Species: | P. fluviatica
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| Binomial name | |
| Peltophryne fluviatica (Schwartz, 1972)
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| Synonyms | |
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Bufo fluviaticus Schwartz, 1972[2] | |
Description edit
Males measure 33–44 mm (1.3–1.7 in) in snout–vent length; the size of females are unknown. Snout is acuminate and tympanum is distinct. Dorsum bears numerous scattered small warts; those in the paratoid areas are more prominent. Dorsal ground color is green, from bright to olive. There are often bright yellow—orange spots or blotches and a light tan—yellow middorsal hairline.[4]
Habitat edit
Peltophryne fluviatica occurs in xeric habitats with broadleaf gallery forest, usually close to streams. Males call from shallow running water. Eggs are deposited in still water.[1]
Conservation edit
Peltophryne fluviatica is listed as a Critically Endangered or possibly extinct species due to a restricted range and continual habitat loss.[1] The species has not been seen since it was described in 1972 and features on the list of "Lost Frogs".[5] It is uncertain whether it still exists in the wild.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022). "Peltophryne fluviatica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54639A3017021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T54639A3017021.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Schwartz, A. (1972). "The native toads (Anura, Bufonidae) of Hispaniola". Journal of Herpetology. 6 (3/4): 217–231. doi:10.2307/1562774. JSTOR 1562774.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Peltophryne fluviatica (Schwartz, 1972)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- ^ Powell, R. & G. K. Pregill (1991). "Peltophryne fluviatica". Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. 507: 1–2. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02.
- ^ "The Search for Lost Frogs". amphibians.org. Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) and Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA). 2014. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2015.