About Epipedobates boulengeri (Barbour, 1909)
Taxon Identity
Epipedobates boulengeri (Barbour, 1909) is a small frog species.
Size
Males measure 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in) in snout–vent length, while females measure 17–21 mm (0.67–0.83 in) in this measurement.
Dorsal and Lateral Coloration
Its colouration is variable: the dorsum ranges from dark reddish to uniform dark brown, and the sides are black.
Markings and Iris Coloration
It has a pale yellowish or creamy white lateral line, a cream-coloured dorsolateral line, and a dark coppery black iris.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are dense moist tropical rainforests, and it also occupies altered habitats including gardens and railway tunnels.
Overlap with Protected Areas
Its known range overlaps with multiple protected areas: Reserva Ecológica Cayapas-Mataje, Parque Nacional Mache Chindul, Reserva Ecológica Cotacachi-Cayapas, Reserva Ecológica Los Illinizas, Parque Natural Isla Gorgona, Reserva Natural Biotopo, and Reserva Natural Indígena La Nutria.
