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Atelopus muisca
Extinct species of amphibian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Atelopus muisca, the La Arboleda stubfoot toad, is an extinct species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats were subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Etymology and habitat
The species name "muisca" is taken from the Muisca who inhabited the area where the toad has been found; Chingaza Natural National Park in an area of 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi), at altitudes between 2,900 and 3,350 metres (9,510 and 10,990 ft) above sea level.[1]
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