Rio Chingual Valley tree frog
The Rio Chingual Valley tree frog (Hyloscirtus pantostictus) is a critically endangered frog found in Colombia and Ecuador. It lives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and along rivers, including areas where forests have been heavily degraded. It has been seen at elevations from about 1,950 to 2,700 meters above sea level. Males are about 55.5–68.1 mm long; females about 64.1 mm. Its back is olive green with orange spots, and its belly is white. There are orange spots on the front of its neck. The hidden parts of its legs are black and orange. It has bright yellow climbing disks on its toes. The iris is gray. It is not clear whether it can live well in heavily disturbed areas, and habitat loss threatens the species. The name pantostictus comes from Greek for "stained."
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