Atelopus longirostris facts for kids
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| Atelopus longirostris Cope, 1868
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Atelopus longirostris, also known as the harlequin frog or jambato, was a special kind of frog. It belonged to the family of true toads. This frog was only found in the northern parts of Ecuador. Sadly, it is now extinct. People haven't seen this species since 1989.
What Did the Harlequin Frog Look Like?
The Atelopus longirostris had a thin body and long legs. Male frogs had legs up to 35 millimeters long. Female frogs had even longer legs, up to 47 millimeters.
Its back (called the dorsum) was brown. It had round spots that were yellow or cream colored. The sides of its body were dark brown or black. The frog's belly (called the venter) was whitish. It had some brown color on its throat and chest.
Images for kids
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Male Atelopus longirostris from Junín, Ecuador
See also
In Spanish: Jambato esquelético para niños
