Common names:
N/A
Classification:
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Amphibia
Order - Anura
Family - Craugastoridae
Species - Craugastor tabasarae
Distribution:
Craugastor tabasarae is found in two locations in Panama; Coclé Province and Colón and Panama Provinces (Figure 2) [1]. It is found at 600-910m above sea level [1].
Details:
This species is found in pre-montane forest and is not tolerant of habitat alteration [1]. At night the adults can be found ~2m up in vegetation overhanging streams [1]. Breeding occurs independently of water [1].
Little is known about the current state of the population but there are worries that the Chytrid fungus will wipe out 80% of individuals within the next 10 years [1]. The population is found within two protected areas at present, but the imminent threats may mean that more proactive measures such as an ex-situ breeding program are needed [1].
Threats to the species:
Logging [1].
Disease (Chytrid fungus) [1].
Similar species:
References:
[1] IUCN Red List. (2006). Craugastor tabasarae. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61804/12557432. [Accessed 5 May 2019].
Photo: IUCN Red List. (2006). Craugastor tabasarae. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/61804/12557432. [Accessed 5 May 2019].
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