Hyloxalus littoralis (in Spanish: ranita silbadora; in English Lima rocket frog) is a species of frog in the family Dendrobatidae. It is endemic to Peru where it is known from Lima (the type locality, a small pond found in front of the beach), Huánuco, and Ancash Regions.[2] Population near Lima was an introduction one[1] and may now be extinct in that location.[2][1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Hyloxalus |
| Species: | H. littoralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Hyloxalus littoralis (Péfaur, 1984)
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| Synonyms | |
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Colostethus littoralis Péfaur, 1984 | |
Habitat
editThis frog is more readily heard than seen. Its natural habitats are coastal "desert" and dry shrublands. It usually occurs close to streams with dense vegetation. It is a common and adaptable species. Scientists believe it can tolerate some habitat disturbance. It natural altitudinal range is 665–2,800 m (2,182–9,186 ft) asl.[2][1]
The frog's known range includes at least one protected park: Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone in Lima.[1]
Reproduction
editThis frog has reproduces in still water near streams.[1]
Status and threats
editThe IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. There is some agriculture near its habitat, but scientists do not believe that poses a threat to the frog.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Hyloxalus littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T55105A89199387. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T55105A89199387.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Hyloxalus littoralis (Péfaur, 1984)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
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