Allobates talamancae

Allobates talamancae

Talamanca rocket frog, Striped rocket frog, Talamanca striped rocket frog

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Allobates talamancae

Allobates talamancae (common names: Talamanca rocket frog, striped rocket frog, Talamanca striped rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is found in northwestern Ecuador, western Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and southern Nicaragua.

Appearance

Allobates talamancae is a small, non-toxic frog, with males measuring 17–24 mm (0.67–0.94 in) in snout–vent length and females 16–25 mm (0.63–0.98 in). The dorsum is smooth and dark brown in color. The flanks are black, bordered by tan or bronze line above and a white line below. The ventrum is white. The fingers and toes are unwebbed.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

Allobates talamancae lay the eggs in the leaf-litter, and both parents carry the tadpoles to streams where they complete their development in small, water-filled depressions.

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References

1. Allobates talamancae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allobates_talamancae
2. Allobates talamancae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55155/54344021

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