Napo stubfoot toad

(Atelopus planispina)

Description

Atelopus planispina is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae.It is endemic to Ecuador.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Amphibia

Order:Anura

Family:Bufonidae

Genus:Atelopus

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