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Allobates vanzolinius

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Allobates vanzolinius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Aromobatidae
Genus: Allobates
Species:
A. vanzolinius
Binomial name
Allobates vanzolinius
(Morales, 2002)
Synonyms

Colostethus vanzolinius Morales, 2002

Allobates vanzolinius also known as Vanzolini's rocket frog, is a species of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to the Amazonas state, Brazil.[1][2] Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Etymology

The specific name vanzolinius honors Paulo Vanzolini, a Brazilian herpetologist and composer.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Rodrigues, M.T.; Caramaschi, U. (2004). "Allobates vanzolinius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T55163A11262352. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Allobates vanzolinius". HerpMapper. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (22 April 2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. pp. 346–347. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.