Adenomera andreae (Müller, 1923)

Adult Size

Adenomera andreae are small frogs, with adult body length typically measuring less than 30 mm (1.2 in).

Dorsal Coloration

Their dorsum ranges from grayish brown to beige; it occasionally features dark brown spots, and more rarely may have a dark brown vertebral stripe and/or an orangish yellow dorsolateral stripe.

Ventral and Iris Coloration

Their ventral body surfaces are white, and their irises are chestnut in color.

Oviposition

This species lays its eggs in foam nests constructed on the ground.

Tadpole Development

Tadpoles of this species are terrestrial, endotrophic, and complete their development entirely within the nest.

Juvenile Recruitment

Juvenile recruitment occurs in sync with rainfall.

Known Predators

Large tarantulas are known predators of Adenomera andreae.

Habitat and Elevation Range

As a terrestrial species, it inhabits lowland primary forests with well-drained soil, and has been recorded at elevations between 0 and 400 m (0 and 1,312 ft) above sea level.

Protected Populations

Many of its subpopulations are found within protected areas.