Adenomera varcena
Cientific name: Adenomera varcena
Common name: Amazonian varzea frog
Class: Amphibia, Order: Anura, Family: Leptodactylidae
Habitat: The frog was discovered in the western Amazon region (including the Upper Juruá River region in Brazil, as well as in Ecuador and Peru). Unlike most other species in the genus Adenomera, which live in dry mainland forests (Terra Firme), Adenomera varcena is specifically adapted to seasonally flooded floodplain forests (Várzea forests). The name “varcena” is derived directly from this ecosystem.
Where it was spotted?: Near the Amazonasschutz Hut
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