Adelastes
Adelastes is a genus of frogs in the family Microhylidae. It is the only genus in the subfamily Adelastinae and is also itself monotypic, being represented by the single species, Adelastes hylonomos, commonly known as the Neblina Frog.[2]
| Neblina Frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Subfamily: | Adelastinae |
| Genus: | Adelastes Zweifel, 1986 |
| Species: | A. hylonomos |
| Binomial name | |
| Adelastes hylonomos Zweifel, 1986 | |
| Synonyms | |
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It is found in Venezuela and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Señaris, C. & La Marca, E. (2004). Adelastes hylonomos. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 8 January 2014.
- Adelastes hylonomos, ASW 5.6
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