Attenborough’s rubber frog
amphibian
Also known as: Pristimantis attenboroughi
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Attenborough's rubber frog
An adult Attenborough's rubber frog (Pristimantis attenboroughi).
Attenborough's rubber frog (Pristimantis attenboroughi) is a tiny frog named in honor of Sir David Attenborough for his work in educating the public about wildlife and conservation. This amphibian is terrestrial-breeding, meaning its young develop directly without a tadpole stage. It is found in the high Andean grasslands and upper montane forests of central Peru. The species was described in 2017.1
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