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Neblina Frog
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Adelastes

Zweifel, 1986
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A. hylonomos
Binomial name
Adelastes hylonomos
Zweifel, 1986
Synonyms

Adelastes hylonomus

The Neblina Frog (Adelastes hylonomos) is a species of frogs in the family Microhylidae. Its Spanish name is Sapito Escondido. It is monotypic within the genus Adelastes.[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

  1. ^ Señaris, C. & La Marca, E. (2004). Adelastes hylonomos. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 8 January 2014.
  2. ^ Adelastes hylonomos, ASW 5.6