Anomaloglossus beebei

Anomaloglossus beebei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Aromobatidae
Genus: Anomaloglossus
Species:
A. beebei
Binomial name
Anomaloglossus beebei
(Noble, 1923)
Synonyms

Colostethus beebei (Noble, 1923)

Anomaloglossus beebei (common names: Beebe's rocket frog, golden rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. This frog is endemic to Guyana, specifically in the Kaieteur National Park. It mainly survives on the giant bromeliad called Brocchinia micrantha.[2] The phytotelmata of this bromeliad is the site of oviposition and tadpole rearing and are defended over time by the males. The females of this species are more brightly golden coloured whereas males are more of a dull tan with brown pigmentation.[3] Males take care of offspring and are preferred due to the elongation of their calls.[4]

  1. ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Anomaloglossus beebei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T55052A120128244. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T55052A120128244.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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