Nannophryne corynetes - Endangered

Figure 1: Nannophryne corynetes.

Common names:

• Abra Malaga Toad [1].

Classification:

Kingdom - Animalia

Phylum - Chordata

Class - Amphibia

Order - Anura

Family - Bufonidae

Species -    Nannophryne corynetes

Distribution:

Figure 2: The extant distribution of Nannophryne corynetes [1].

Nannophryne corynetes is found at two locations in Peru; the Abra Málaga Private Conservation Area, Abra Málaga and Wiñay wayna, Machu Picchu (Figure 2) [1]. It is found at 2000-3870m above sea level and it's range is estimated at 781km2 [1]. 

Details:

The Abra Malaga Toad resides in wet grassland on the edge of montane cloud forests, it is unknown if it can tolerate habitat alteration [1]. Breeding is thought to take place in water [1]. Individuals of this species have enlarged spines on the pad of their feet (Figure 1) [2].

A very rare species, the previous three surveys have failed to record any individuals [1]. The Abra Málaga Private Conservation Area where this species resides, has a large road passing through it [1]. This makes the area more susceptible to landslides and deforestation [1]. The last three surveys for this species did not find any, their population status is unknown [1]. 

Threats to the species:

• Infrastructure development [1].

• Landslides [1].

• Disease (Chytrid fungus) [1].

• Logging [1].

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Similar species:

Nyctanolis pernix - Endangered

Raorchestes viridis - Endangered

Telmatobius brevirostris - Endangered

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References:

[1] IUCN Red List. (2018). Abra Malaga Toad, Nannophryne corynetes. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54616/89197019. [Accessed 5 May 2019].

[2] Peloso, P. L. V. del et al. (2012) ‘An extraordinary new species of Melanophryniscus (Anura, Bufonidae) from southeastern Brazil’, American Museum Novitates, (3762), pp. 1–32.