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Sapito Rayado

Atelopus cruciger

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapito Rayado

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 Sapito Rayado?
The scientific name of Sapito Rayado is Atelopus cruciger. It belongs to the genus Atelopus.
What is the conservation status of Sapito Rayado?
Sapito Rayado (Atelopus cruciger) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sapito Rayado live?
Sapito Rayado is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Sapito Rayado belong to?
Sapito Rayado (Atelopus cruciger) belongs to the genus Atelopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Sapito Rayado endangered?
Yes, Sapito Rayado (Atelopus cruciger) 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 Sapito Rayado belong to?
Sapito Rayado (Atelopus cruciger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sapito Rayado?
The closest relatives of Sapito Rayado in the genus Atelopus include Arlequín de Arthur, Arlequín de Coyne, Arlequín de Cuenca, Arlequín de Mindo, Arlequín Prieto Peruano.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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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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