Andinobates cassidyhornae
| Andinobates cassidyhornae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dendrobatidae |
| Genus: | Andinobates |
| Species: | A. cassidyhornae
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| Binomial name | |
| Andinobates cassidyhornae (Amézquita et al., 2013)
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Andinobates cassidyhornae, commonly known as Cassidy's Poison Dart Frog, is a species of
Cassidyhornae is named after Cassidy Horn in honor of her passion for poison dart flogs and conservation in Columbia.[5]
Female A. cassidyhornae is slightly bigger than a male (a sign of sexual dimorphism).[3] Their mating season likely occurs during the wet season in March-April.
This species is threatened due to disturbance within its preffered habitat and its small range, as well as potential smuggling by the illegal pet trade. It was proposed as critically endangered upon discovery,[5] and is currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. [6]
References
- ^ "Andinobates cassidyhornae". IUCN Red List of Theatened Species. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
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- ^ a b c "Andinobates cassidyhornae". Dendrowiki. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Mazariegos, Luis A. "Andinobates cassidyhornae". Amphibiaweb. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Andinobates cassidyhornae". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Andinobates cassidyhornae". IUCN Red List. IUCN. Retrieved 20 April 2024.