Atelopus longirostris facts for kids
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Atelopus longirostris, a harlequin frog or jambato, is a member of the family of true toads: Bufonidae. It has only been found in northern Ecuador. It is extinct. The species has not been seen since 1989.
Description
Atelopus longirostris has a slender body with long legs. Males have legs up to 35 mm, and females up to 47 mm. The dorsum is brown with yellow or cream rounded spots. The flanks are dark brown or black. The venter is whitish with some brown in the throat and chest.
Images for kids
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Male Atelopus longirostris from Junín, Ecuador
See also
In Spanish: Jambato esquelético para niños
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