Cochran frog

(Nymphargus rosada)

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Description

Nymphargus rosada is a species of frog in the Centrolenidae family,formerly placed in Cochranella.It is endemic to Colombia where it is known from the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Central.Its natural habitats are sub-Andean forests alongside streams.It is threatened by habitat fragmentation and loss caused by agricultural expansion,timber extraction,and water pollution.Nymphargus rosada are relatively small frogs: adult males measure 24–28 mm (0.94–1.10 in) in snout–vent length.The skin of the dorsum is finely shagreen with small pustules.Vomerine teeth are absent

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Centrolenidae
Genus:Nymphargus
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