Adelastes hylonomos

Neblina Frog
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Adelastes
Zweifel, 1986
Species: A. hylonomos
Binomial name
Adelastes hylonomos
Zweifel, 1986
Synonyms

Adelastes hylonomus

The Neblina Frog (Adelastes hylonomos) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. Its Spanish name is Sapito Escondido. It is monotypic within the genus Adelastes.[2] It is found in Venezuela and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Sources

  1. Señaris, C. & La Marca, E. (2004). Adelastes hylonomos. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 8 January 2014.
  2. Adelastes hylonomos, ASW 5.6


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