Atelopus exiguus

Atelopus exiguus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Atelopus
Species: A. exiguus
Binomial name
Atelopus exiguus
Boettger, 1892

Atelopus exiguus is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, freshwater lakes, and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

References

  1. Toral, E.; Morales, M.; Cisneros-Heredia, D.; Coloma, L.A.; Ron, S. & Bustamante, M.R. (2010). "'Atelopus exiguus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 24 March 2014.


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