Anomaloglossus breweri
Anomaloglossus breweri is a species of frogs in the family Aromobatidae. It is only known from its Type [locality (biology)|type locality], Aprada-tepui in the Bolívar state of southeastern Venezuela. This species was discovered by scientists exploring the inaccessible and remote region of Aprada-tepui. It is a fast-moving frog that lives along creeks and in quiet pools along small streams along the slopes near the cave. The frog is named for Charles Brewer-Carías who collected the type series.
Description
The distinctive features of this species are its particular skin pattern, absence of fringes on fingers, moderate toe webbing, tongue characteristics, and yellow and orange coloration on its undersides. The type series consists of one female, two males, and one unsexed juvenile. The female measures and the larger male in snout–vent length.Habitat and conservation
Anomaloglossus breweri is only known from a collapsed steep gorge on the northwestern slope of the tepui at an elevation of above sea level. It is probably more widespread on the tepui, and perhaps in the surrounding areas. The specimens were found along creeks and in quiet pools along small streams.Aprada-tepui is located within the boundaries of the Canaima National Park. This species could still be threatened because of its small range, making it sensitive to catastrophic events. The species is also vulnerable to emerging bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases.