Stefania woodleyi (Woodley's frog or Woodley's stefania) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is endemic to the eastern part of the Pakaraima Mountains in Guyana, including Mount Wokomung and Mount Ayanganna.

Description

Males measure and females in snout–vent length. The skin on the dorsum is shagreened to granular and medium brown in colour with irregular ochre spots or reticulations.

Stefania woodleyi

The female carries eggs on her back where the juveniles complete their development.

Stefania woodleyi

Habitat and conservation

Natural habitat of Stefania woodleyi is primary lowland forest at elevations of asl. It is an uncommon species usually found near streams on rocks or branches. It can co-occur with Stefania evansi.

Stefania woodleyi

No threats to this species have been identified; it occurs in relatively isolated and undisturbed habitats. Its range includes Kaieteur National Park.

References

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Amphibians of Guyana

Endemic fauna of Guyana

Taxonomy articles created by Polbot

Amphibians described in 1968