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Adelastes

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Neblina Frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Subfamily: Adelastinae
Genus: Adelastes
Zweifel, 1986
Species:
A. hylonomos
Binomial name
Adelastes hylonomos
Zweifel, 1986
Synonyms
  • Adelastes hylonomus

Adelastes is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. It is the only genus in the subfamily Adelastinae and is also itself monotypic, being represented by the single species, Adelastes hylonomos, commonly known as the Neblina frog.[2]

It is found in Venezuela and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

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  1. ^ Celsa Señaris, Enrique La Marca (2004). "Adelastes hylonomos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57660A11660584. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57660A11660584.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Adelastes hylonomos, ASW 5.6