Mannophryne olmonae

(Hardy, 1983)

Vernacular names
English : Bloody Bay poison frog
French : Grenouille de Bloody Bay

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

Identification
Adults grow up to 2.2 cm in length. Small tubercles found on legs, belly and flanks. Back and legs are dark brown with reddish hue, belly is clear and flanks are dull dark brown. Clear band running on cheeks from under eye to forelegs.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in the Caribbean islands and is endemic to the eastern half of Tobago island, in Trinidad and Tobago. Lives in forest streams and ponds, usually in shaded areas with rocky banks.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : VULNERABLE
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has been affected by chytridiomycosis and loss of habitat within its range. It was previously listed as Critically Endangered.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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