Stefania satelles
| Stefania satelles | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hemiphractidae |
| Genus: | Stefania |
| Species: | S. satelles |
| Binomial name | |
| Stefania satelles Señaris, Ayarzaguena & Gorzula, 1997 | |
Stefania satelles (Spanish: Rana Stefania Del Aprada-tepuy) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
This is a nocturnal frog found on tepuis in Canaima National Park. Its natural habitat is open, rocky surfaces, and crevices and depressions close to watercourses. The species has a disjunct distribution. It occurs on Aprada-tepui (the type locality from which it takes its Spanish name), Angasima-tepui and Upuigma-tepui. It is classed as a near-threatened species because of the restricted area of the summits where it lives.
Sources
- Señaris, C. & La Marca, E. 2004. Stefania satelles. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
External links
Data related to Stefania satelles at Wikispecies
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