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Anomaloglossus kaiei

(Anomaloglossus kaiei)

Description

Anomaloglossus kaiei is a species of frogs in the family Aromobatidae, sometimes known as the Kaie rock frog. It is endemic to Guyana where it is known from the Kaieteur National Park and the Pacaraima Mountains. However, as it is found along the Guyana–Brazil border, it is also possibly present in Brazil. This frog shows maternal care: female frogs can provide tadpoles with trophic eggs.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Aromobatidae
Genus:Anomaloglossus
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