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Sphaenorhynchus dorisae
Species of amphibian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sphaenorhynchus dorisae, the Doris' lime treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in the upper Amazon Basin of southeastern Colombia (Amazonas Department[4]), Ecuador, Brazil[1][2][5] and Peru.[1][6] It might also be present in Bolivia.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name dorisae honors Doris Mable Cochran, an American herpetologist.[3]
Description
Adult males measure 26–29 mm (1.0–1.1 in) and females 36–40 mm (1.4–1.6 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is rounded in dorsal view.[6] The tympanum is small and indistinct.[3] The fingers are one-third webbed whereas the toes are fully webbed.[3][6] The dorsum is bright green with small dark spots[3] or lavender green with small spots that are white to yellow. The venter is white. The iris is bronze.[6]
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Habitat and conservation
Sphaenorhynchus dorisae is a semi-aquatic species that inhabits open permanent and semi-permanent bodies of water such as ponds, large lakes, and flooded meadows at elevations of 40–300 m (130–980 ft) above sea level. They are commonly found amidst floating vegetation, in particular water lettuce (Pistia). It can locally be threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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