| Allobates peruvianus | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Allobates |
| Species: | A. peruvianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941) | |
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Allobates peruvianus is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is found in Peru where it occurs on the lower Amazonian slopes of the Andes; its range possibly extends into adjacent Bolivia and Ecuador.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are lowland and premontane forests. It has been observed between 400 and 1500 meters above sea level.
Reproduction
The female frog lays eggs on the ground. After the eggs hatch, the adult frogs carry the tadpoles to temporary pools of water.
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Scientists infer that it is threatened by habitat loss associated with agriculture and logging.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Peru Rocket Frog: Allobates peruvianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T55130A89199978. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55130A89199978.en. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2022). "Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941)". Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- "Allobates peruvianus (Melin, 1941)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Hyloxalus peruvianus | |
| Phyllobates peruvianus | |
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