Centrolene muelleri is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is endemic to Peru and is known from the divide between the Huallaga and Marañón drainages, in the San Martín and Amazonas departments.[1][2] The specific name muelleri honors Paul S. Müller, professor from Saarland University who supported Schulte's field work in Peru.[3] This species is also known as Muller's giant glass frog[2] and Müller's giant glass frog.[3]
| Centrolene muelleri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Centrolenidae |
| Genus: | Centrolene |
| Species: | C. muelleri
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| Binomial name | |
| Centrolene muelleri Duellman and Schulte, 1993
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Habitat and conservation
editCentrolene muelleri occurs in cloud forest at elevations of 1,830–2,050 m (6,000–6,730 ft) above sea level and in associated with streams. Calling males have been observed on the upper surfaces of leaves 0.5–2.5 m (2–8 ft) above the water. Egg clutches are probably laid on leaves above streams.[1]
This species seems to be associated with undisturbed habitats. It is probably negatively affected by habitat loss that is occurring in its range. Chytridiomycosis might also be a risk. It could be present in the Alto Mayo Protection Forest.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2019). "Centrolene muelleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T54927A89198101. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T54927A89198101.en. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2021). "Centrolene muelleri Duellman and Schulte, 1993". Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 150. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.