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Ranitomeya biolat Morales 1992

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Distribution: Lowlands, southern Peru. Originally described from the Pakitza guard post within Manu National Park, R. biolat is now known in the Andean slopes of the park up to approximately 850 m. Ecology: This small frog shows a preference for bamboo, which is used for breeding. View type locality in Google Maps.
Phylogenetic status: Member of the vanzolinii genetic group, sister to lamasi. R. biolat is the southernmost representative of this group.
Conservation status: Being known from a national park, this frog is well protected throughout much of its range. Though it does occur outside the park, it is usually in areas far from human settlements and not at high risk of deforestation.

 

 

 

 

 


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