Mannophryne vulcano, the Caracas collared frog, is a frog in the family Aromobatidae. It has been observed in the Sierra de Portuguesa in Lara, Venezuela.
Habitat This diurnal frog lives in riparian habitats.
Scientists have not observed this in any protected places, but its known range overlaps with Waraira Repano National Park.
Reproduction The male frogs call to the female frogs openly and from hiding places. The female frogs lay eggs on wet leaves or in moist soil, 12–16 eggs per clutch. The male frogs guard the eggs. After the eggs hatch, the male frogs carry the tadpoles to water.
Threats The IUCN classifies this frog as near threatened. Water pollution, fires, unregulated tourism, farms, and urbanization can kill frogs or cause habitat loss.
Scientists have found the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on this frog, but the species appears to have some resistance to chytridiomycosis.
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