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Ranitomeya flavovittata Schulte 1999

Distribution: Lowlands near Iquitos, known from the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo communal reserve. View type locality in Google Maps.
Ecology: This is a small species that inhabits understory phytotelmata, particularly bromeliads within 2 meters of the ground. Like other members of the R. vanzolinii clade, this species is a facultative egg-feeder.
Phylogenetic status: Member of the vanzolinii genetic group, most closely related to R. vanzolinii. This is the northern-most member of this group.
Conservation status: This species is found mainly in either protected habitat or remote areas where deforestation is not a major problem. However, the known range of this species is relatively small and therefore makes it potentially at risk if the rampant deforestation surrounding Iquitos continues to expand.


 


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