Peltophryne fluviatica

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Peltophryne
Species:
P. fluviatica
Binomial name
Peltophryne fluviatica
(Schwartz, 1972)
Synonyms

Bufo fluviaticus Schwartz, 1972[2]

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]

Description

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

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

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 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.
  2. ↑ Schwartz, A. (1972). "The native toads (Anura, Bufonidae) of Hispaniola". Journal of Herpetology. 6 (3/4): 217–231. doi:10.2307/1562774. JSTOR 1562774.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "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.
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