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Jambato toad
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A. ignescens
Binomial name
Atelopus ignescens
(Cornalia, 1849)
Synonyms

Atelopus carinatus Andersson, 1945
Phryniscus laevis Günther, 1858

The Atelopus ignescens was a species of toad. It was often known as the Jambato toad or the Quito stubfoot toad. They belonged to the family Bufonidae. They lived in Ecuador. Their habitat was subtropical or tropical high-altitude. It was believed to be the closest relative of the Carrikeri Harlequin Frog.

Books

  • Ron, S., Coloma, L.A., Lötters, S., Duellman, W., Bustamante, M.R., Bolívar, W. & La Marca, E. 2004. Atelopus ignescens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Atelopus ignescens para niños

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