Atelopus arsyecue | |
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Information | |
Range | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Bufonidae |
Genus | Atelopus |
Species | Atelopus arsyecue |
Conservation Status | |
Critically Endangered |
Atelopus arsyecue is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Its natural habitats are sub-Andean and Andean forests, sub-páramo and páramo at 2,000–3,500 m (6,600–11,500 ft) above sea level. Reproduction takes place in fast-flowing rivers. It is threatened by chytridiomycosis and habitat loss.