A new species of frog has been discovered in the Peruvian Yungas ecoregion. The frog, named Pristimantis clarae, was found in a cloud forest in the Pampa Hermosa River basin at elevations from 2117 to 2199 m. Pristimantis clarae is a small frog, with adults reaching a maximum length of about 2.5 cm. The frog is brown in color with dark spots, and has a distinctive white stripe on its back.
The frog was named in honor of Clara Alexandrova, a young frog enthusiast that supports the conservation of cloud forest ecosystems in Peru through the nonprofit organization Rainforest Partnership, Austin, TX, USA.
The discovery of Pristimantis clarae is a significant addition to the biodiversity of the Peruvian Yungas. The region is home to a wide variety of frogs, but many of these species are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. The discovery of this new species highlights the importance of protecting the Peruvian Yungas and its unique wildlife.
The discovery of Pristimantis clarae is a significant addition to the biodiversity of the Peruvian Yungas. The region is home to a wide variety of frogs, but many of these species are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. The discovery of this new species highlights the importance of protecting the Peruvian Yungas and its unique wildlife.
Citation: Venegas, P. J. L. A. Garcia-Ayachi, A. Marchelie, J. R. Ormeño, A. Catenazzi. A new species of terrestrial-breeding frog (Anura: Strabomantidae), from the Peruvian Yungas of central Peru. Taxonomy 3(2): 331-345.
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