Aromobates molinarii (commonly known as the Las Playitas rocket frog) is a species of frog of the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to Venezuelan Andes near Cascada de Bailadores and Las Playitas in the Mérida state.[2] Its natural habitats are dry evergreen montane forests, where it lives along slow-flowing streams. The male protects the eggs that are laid on land. After hatching, the male carries the tadpoles on his back to water where they develop further.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Aromobatidae |
| Genus: | Aromobates |
| Species: | A. molinarii
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| Binomial name | |
| Aromobates molinarii (La Marca, 1985)
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Colostethus molinarii La Marca, 1985 | |
Aromobates molinarii is threatened by habitat loss caused by intensive agriculture.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Aromobates molinarii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T55258A89759661. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T55258A89759661.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Aromobates molinarii (La Marca, 1985)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
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