Hyloxalus azureiventris

(Kneller & Henle, 1985)

Vernacular names
English : Sky-blue poison frog
French : Dendrobate à ventre bleu

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Dendrobatidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a length of 2.7 cm. Slightly truncated snout, unwebbed toes. Ground coloration is black with bright yellow band on each side of back and on limbs. Lower flanks, belly and limbs with bright turquoise-blue markings.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South America where it is endemic to Peru, being found in the San Martin department, near to the Tarapoto-Yurimaguas road. Lives in lowland primary rainforests, around an altitude of 700 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : ENDANGERED
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species is only found in five localities and is highly threatened by the loss and degradation of its habitat. Collection for the trade is minimal for now.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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