Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad
Atelopus pulcher
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusAtelopus (Harlequin Toads)
- SpeciesAtelopus pulcher (Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad)
About the Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad
Atelopus pulcher, the Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to eastern Peru where it is found in the Huallaga River drainage; its range might extend to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are lowland and premontane tropical forests. It is a diurnal and terrestrial species that breeds in streams.
Atelopus pulcher measures about 35 mm (1.4 in) in snout–vent length. It has a slender body with quite smooth skin. It is blackish brown above, with various light green markings. Breeding might occur throughout the year. The tadpoles grow to about 6 mm (0.24 in) in body length and 14 mm (0.55 in) in total length. The tadpole is dorso-ventrally flattened and has a large ventral suction disc behind its mouth. It is similar to other Atelopus tadpoles except that its upper beak is shorter than the lower one.
Atelopus pulcher is threatened by chytridiomycosis and habitat loss. It is relatively rare species that is declining in abundance and has disappeared from many known localities. It is sometimes collected for the pet trade, and this might contribute to local declines. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad in Cordillera Azul National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad in Cordillera Azul National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Río Huallaga Stubfoot Toad in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.