Gastrotheca ossilaginis is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to Peru.
Habitat Scientists know this species from exactly four specimens. Three were observed in Yungas forests, at night, on bushes or on bromeliad plants. The other frog was under a rock in a pasture. Scientists saw these frogs between and above sea level.
Scientists have reported the frogs in one protected place: Los Chilchos Private Conservation Area.
Reproduction The female frog carries her eggs in a brood pouch on her back. The frog undergoes direct development and the young emerge as small froglets with no free-swimming tadpole stage.
Threats The IUCN classifies this species as data deficient.
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