Tukeit hill frog
A species of Allophryne Scientific name : Allophryne ruthveni Genus : Allophryne
Tukeit hill frog, A species of Allophryne
Scientific name: Allophryne ruthveni
Genus: Allophryne
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Description
The Tukeit Hill frog (Allophryne ruthveni) is one of the two described species in the genus Allophryne (the other one being Allophryne resplendens,) which in turn is the only member of the subfamily Allophryninae, a clade recently placed under the family Centrolenidae (elevated by some authors to the rank of a separate family Allophrynidae). These frogs live in Guyana, Venezuela, Surinam, Brazil and Bolivia. The holotype was discovered at Tukeit Hill, below Kaie
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Tukeit hill frog feeds primarily on small arthropods. This species is insectivorous, with a distinct preference for ants and termites. Its diet also includes beetles and other small insects.
Appearance
Tukeit hill frog is a small, slender frog with a maximum size of 19.2 millimeters. It sports uniformly dark brown skin, often with a granular texture. Key features include its large eyes that protrude from its head, and its conspicuously long legs, adapted for a tree-dwelling lifestyle. No significant visual differences exist between the genders, ages, or subspecies of this animal.
Behavior
Tukeit hill frog is an elusive species with limited behavioral data available. They are nocturnal with arboreal tendencies, thus they spend most of their time in tree canopies. Remarkably, tukeit hill frog's mating call, a complex vocalization, can be heard at night. It does not exhibit prominent social or territorial behaviors due to its solitude nature.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Glass frogs Genus
Allophryne Species
Tukeit hill frog 
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