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Sapo de Talones Perú

Atelopus peruensis

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Atelopus
Species
Atelopus peruensis (Sapo de Talones Perú)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapo de Talones Perú

Similar Species in Atelopus

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Arlequín de Arthur
Atelopus arthuri
Critically Endangered
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Arlequín de Coyne
Atelopus coynei
Critically Endangered
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Arlequín de Cuenca
Atelopus bomolochos
Critically Endangered
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Arlequín de Mindo
Atelopus mindoensis
Critically Endangered
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Arlequín Prieto Peruano
Atelopus seminiferus
Endangered
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Jambato del Pacífico
Atelopus elegans
Critically Endangered
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Rana Arlequín de Cerro Sapo
Atelopus certus
Critically Endangered
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Rana Arlequín de Chiriqui
Atelopus chiriquiensis
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapo de Talones Perú?
The scientific name of Sapo de Talones Perú is Atelopus peruensis. It belongs to the genus Atelopus.
What is the conservation status of Sapo de Talones Perú?
Sapo de Talones Perú (Atelopus peruensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sapo de Talones Perú belong to?
Sapo de Talones Perú (Atelopus peruensis) belongs to the genus Atelopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Sapo de Talones Perú endangered?
Yes, Sapo de Talones Perú (Atelopus peruensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Sapo de Talones Perú belong to?
Sapo de Talones Perú (Atelopus peruensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sapo de Talones Perú?
The closest relatives of Sapo de Talones Perú in the genus Atelopus include Arlequín de Arthur, Arlequín de Coyne, Arlequín de Cuenca, Arlequín de Mindo, Arlequín Prieto Peruano.

Genus Atelopus — 20 Species

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Arlequín de Arthur
Atelopus arthuri
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Arlequín de Coyne
Atelopus coynei
CR 🐾
Arlequín de Cuenca
Atelopus bomolochos
CR 🐾
Arlequín de Mindo
Atelopus mindoensis
CR 🐾
Arlequín Prieto Peruano
Atelopus seminiferus
EN 🐾
Jambato del Pacífico
Atelopus elegans
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequín de Cerro Sapo
Atelopus certus
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequín de Chiriqui
Atelopus chiriquiensis
EX 🐾
Rana Arlequín de Merida
Atelopus oxyrhynchus
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequín de Piñango
Atelopus pinangoi
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequín de Pirre
Atelopus glyphus
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequin de Tama
Atelopus tamaense
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequín Limosa
Atelopus limosus
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequin Nocturna
Atelopus nocturnus
CR 🐾
Rana Arlequin Variable
Atelopus varius
CR 🐾
Rana Dorada
Atelopus zeteki
CR 🐾
Rana Escarlata
Atelopus sorianoi
CR 🐾
Ranita Amarilla de La Carbonera
Atelopus carbonerensis
CR 🐾
Ranita Arlequín de Maracay
Atelopus vogli
EX 🐾
Sapito Arlequín de Mucubaji
Atelopus mucubajiensis
CR
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