Gastrotheca zeugocystis

Gastrotheca zeugocystis is a species of frogs in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Peru and only known from its type locality on the Cordillera de Carpish, Huánuco Region.[1][3] The specific name zeugocystis refers to the paired brood pouches in this species (from the Greek zeugos, meaning pair, and the Greek kystis, meaning sac).[2]

Gastrotheca zeugocystis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hemiphractidae
Genus: Gastrotheca
Species:
G. zeugocystis
Binomial name
Gastrotheca zeugocystis
Duellman, Lehr, Rodríguez, and von May, 2004[2]

Description

The holotype, an adult female, measured 37.5 mm (1.48 in) in snout–vent length; an adult male measured 28.2 mm (1.11 in) in snout–vent length. The tympanum is visible. The dorsum and head are brown and have small, irregular markings. The dorsal skin is smooth. The iris is reddish brown and has black reticulations. The brood pouches are paired and lateral (most Gastrotheca have a single, dorsal brood pouch).[2]

Habitat and conservation

Gastrotheca zeugocystis inhabits cloud forest at about 2,920 m (9,580 ft) above sea level. Specimens have been found under leaves and under a piece of wood.[1]

Gastrotheca zeugocystis is only known from two individuals. It is threatened by deforestation caused by agricultural expansion and firewood extraction. It is not known from any protected area.[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2018. Gastrotheca zeugocystis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T61826A89215457. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T61826A89215457.en. Downloaded on 21 December 2018.
  2. Duellman, W. E.; E. Lehr; D. Rodríguez; R. von May (2004). "Two new marsupial frogs (Anura: Hylidae: Gastrotheca) from the Cordillera Oriental in central Peru". Scientific Papers, Natural History Museum, University of Kansas. 32: 1–10. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.8483.
  3. Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Gastrotheca zeugocystis Duellman, Lehr, Rodríguez, and von May, 2004". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
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