Ecnomiohyla rabborum

==Ecnomiohyla rabborum==

Ecnomiohyla rabborum, commonly known as Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It was first described in 2008 and is known for its unique adaptations and critically endangered status.

Description

Ecnomiohyla rabborum is a large treefrog, with males reaching up to 10 cm in length. It is characterized by its extensive webbing between the fingers and toes, which aids in gliding from tree to tree. The skin is typically a mottled green and brown, providing camouflage among the forest canopy.

Habitat

This species is native to the cloud forests of central Panama, specifically in the El Valle de Ant n region. It inhabits the upper canopy of these forests, relying on the dense foliage for shelter and breeding sites.

Behavior

Ecnomiohyla rabborum is primarily arboreal and nocturnal. It is known for its unique gliding ability, which it uses to escape predators and move between trees. The species is also noted for its distinctive call, which is used by males to attract females during the breeding season.

Reproduction

The breeding behavior of Ecnomiohyla rabborum is not well-documented, but like many treefrogs, it is believed to lay eggs in water-filled tree holes. The tadpoles develop in these aquatic environments until they metamorphose into juvenile frogs.

Conservation Status

Ecnomiohyla rabborum is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The primary threats to its survival include habitat loss due to deforestation and the spread of the chytrid fungus, which has devastated amphibian populations worldwide. Conservation efforts are focused on habitat protection and captive breeding programs.

Related pages

• Hylidae
• Amphibian conservation
• Chytridiomycosis