Andes stubfoot toad
Atelopus andinus
Atelopus andinus, the Andes stubfoot toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and rivers.
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Description
A.andinus like other species in its genus, is rather colorful compared to other toads, with green, black, and red. It has splotches of green on its body, with light red toe tips, as well as a red splotch near the thigh. Distinguishing it from other species, A. andinus has a densely spinulous skin, being prominent on the eyelids, posterior half, and the sides on the dorsum, the dorsolateral band and dorsal spots are more tan.
Range & habitat
A. andinus is endemic to Peru, and can only be found in the upper Rio Biabo valley in San Martin, Rio Pisqui in Loreno and the Rio Cachiyacu in between. It generally ranges in heights up to 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft). A. andinus lives in the riparian and old growth submontane forests of Peru. They prefer to live near streams, and breed in ones that are fast flowing.
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