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Rhaebo haematiticus

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Field Notes

Description:

Sapo de mediano tamaño

Habitat:

Bosque Lluvioso

Notes:

With a black stripe and broad, covering the entire side of the face, extending at least to the posterior margin of the parotid gland. The parotid gland posterior to the eye, or just above the armpit level. The parotid gland is very large, several times larger than the area of the upper eyelid. The parotid glands inconspicuous harmonize with the surrounding skin and when the toad is stressed, secrete significant amounts of a viscous white poison. No cranial crests. The standard length of adult males is 42 to 62 mm., females 50 to 80 mm.
Tarsal tubercle present no conspicuous. The fingers lack complete membrane, the inner fingers are well developed. Tarsal fold is well developed. (INBIO)

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PublishedMay 1, 2011

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