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Churamiti maridadi is a Tanzanian frog species with a female snout-vent length ranging from 56.4 - 56.5 millimeters and a snout-urostyle length of 52.2 - 53.3 millimeters. No males of this species have been described. The head is wide and flat head with a blunt snout. The maximum head width measured at the angle of the jaw ranges 18 - 20 millimeters while the distance from the anterior corner of the eye to the snout tip ranges 6.9 - 7.3 millimeters. The cathus is slightly concave, and the internostril distance ranges from 4.1 - 5.8 milimeters. Its nostrils are raised and the elliptical openings are directed laterally with the the interorbital distance ranging from 5.7 - 5.9 millimeters. The distance from the nostril to the anterior corner of the eye ranges between 3.9 - 4.6 millimeters and the length from the nostril to the snout tip ranges between 1.6 - 2.9 millimeters. The horizontal eye diameter range is 6.0 - 6.6 millimeters. Additionally, its protruding eyes are wider than its jaw. Its upper eyelid is glandular. The distance between the anterior corners of the eyes is between 9.1 - 10.9 millimeters. Churamiti maridadi lacks parotid glands and instead has clusters of approximately 20 rounded warts tipped with small spines. It has long fingers with truncated terminal discs. The third finger is 36% of the snout urostyle length and slightly wider than the length of the inner metatarsal tubercle. The length of the third finger including the palmar tubercle and the width of the disc of the third finger are 19.4 millimeters and 3.0 millimeters respectively in the holotype. There are fine, rounded tubercles that cover the palm. The subarticular tubercles are rounded and slightly raised. The back and ventral surface of C. maridadi is smooth with the exception of rounded glandular warts on the back and a granular area on the lower belly and adjacent thigh. Churamiti maridadi has long hindlimbs with the tibia making up 45% of the snout urostyle length, the length of the fourth toe including the inner metatarsal tubercle ranging 28.2 - 31.3 millimeters (Channing and Stanley 2002).Churamiti maridadi possesses a combination of features in such that it cannot be be assigned to any previously existing genus. The new genus of Churamiti, was created to accommodate Churamiti maridadi, and is characterized by the genus having large expanded finger and toe tips, a lack of parotids, lack of a means of hearing, and a metallic color on the back of the species (Channing and Stanley 2002).In life, the color of the dorsal region is a deep metallic yellow to olive green. This color extends in erratic patterns onto the forearms and thighs and dot the upper distal surfaces of the limbs, the wrists, and the upper feet. The color that extends onto the limbs is a brighter yellow color than the back and there are reddish-brown warts that stand out on the shiny back. The parts on the limbs not covered in yellow are red and pinkish while the margins of the yellow on the limbs resemble lichen. The eyelids and the canthus rostralis are reddish, and the top and sides of the snout are vermiculated in yellow. The lower eye and the sides of the snout are brown with vermiculated yellow on top and the upper jaw is a cream color. Finally, C. maridadi has horizontal pupils with silvery gold eyes (Channing and Stanley 2002).In preservative, C. maridadi is reddish brown dorsally with yellowish glands covering the eyelids and the limbs (Channing and Stanley).The only paratype displays dramatic color variations from the holotype, with a dorsal metallic olive green color instead of metallic yellow and pale blue-green limbs instead of bright yellow ones (Channing and Stanley 2002).The species authority is: Channing, A., Stanley, W. T. (2002). “A new tree toad from the Ukaguru mountains, Tanzania.” African Journal of Herpetology, 51:2, 121-128The species possesses a combination of characters that prevented it from being assigned to an existing bufonid genus. However, no phylogenetic relationships are currently available (Channing and Stanley 2002). “Chura” means “toad or frog” in Swahili and “miti” means “tree”. Churamiti literally means tree frog in Swahili. The species epithet, “maridadi" is Swahili for “beautiful”, which is attributed to the colorfulness of the frog species. Put together, Churamiti maridadi means “beautiful tree frog” (Channing and Stanley 2002).It is the first species in its genus (Channing and Stanley 2002). This species was among a group of 57 amphibian specimens, assigned to 5 undescribed species in 3 families, collected during a mammal survey of the Ugakuru Mountains in 1999 (Channing and Stanley 2002).

Reference

Channing, A., Stanley, W. T. (2002). ''A new tree toad from the Ukaguru mountains, Tanzania.'' African Journal of Herpetology, 51(2), 121-128.

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The two specimens used to describe Churamiti maridadi were found in the Ukaguru Mountains in Tanzania. More specifically, they were found in the Morogoro Region and the Kilosa District in the Mamiwa-Kisara Forest Reserve at 1840 meters above sea level (Channing and Stanley 2002).
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Due to habitat loss from agricultural encroachment and human settlement, the population of this species is suspected to be decreasing (Channing and Stanley 2002).
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The two specimens that were collected were found on the forest floor of a slightly degraded primary forest, among leaf litter. The lichen-like pattern found on the back of C. maridadi and their large discs indicate that they primarily live in forests (Channing and Stanley 2002). Also, although there isn’t much information on the reproduction of this species, the pigmented eggs of C. maridadi, which were collected by dissection of the paratype, suggest that reproduction does not involve tadpole retention in the oviducts (Channing and Stanley 2002).The advertisement call is unknown (Channing and Stanley 2002).
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Churamiti maridadi ( Catalan; Valencian )

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Churamiti maridadi és una espècie d'amfibis de la família Bufonidae endèmica de Tanzània. És monotípica del gènere Churamiti.

Es troba en perill d'extinció crític a causa del seu endemisme i la pèrdua del seu hàbitat natural.

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Churamiti maridadi és una espècie d'amfibis de la família Bufonidae endèmica de Tanzània. És monotípica del gènere Churamiti.

Es troba en perill d'extinció crític a causa del seu endemisme i la pèrdua del seu hàbitat natural.

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Churamiti

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Churamiti is a genus of toads endemic to Tanzania. It is monotypic and represented by a single species, Churamiti maridadi.[3][4] This species is only known from its type locality in the Mamiwa-Kisara Forest Reserve in the Ukaguru Mountains.[1][5] Only four specimens are known.[1] The scientific name is derived from the Swahili words chura meaning toad or frog, miti meaning tree, and maridadi meaning beautiful, for the descriptive "beautiful tree-toad".[2]

Description

The two females in the type series measure 53.3 and 56.5 mm (2.10 and 2.22 in) in snout–vent length. The head is wide, flattened, and with a snout that is blunt in profile. The eyes are protruding; the upper eyelid is glandular. The back, deep metallic yellow in colour, is smooth but has many rounded, glandular warts that extend on to the limbs and are of striking reddish-brown colour. The limbs are partly yellow, partly pinkish. The finger and toe tips are large and expanded.[2]

Habitat and conservation

All specimens have collected from moist valleys at elevations of 1,800–1,850 m (5,910–6,070 ft) above sea level. It lives arboreally. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to a restricted range and habitat loss.[1]

Map showing the distribution in Tanzania
Map showing the distribution in Tanzania
Distribution of Churamiti maridadi in Tanzania

References

  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2015). "Churamiti maridadi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T54802A13323134. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T54802A13323134.en.
  2. ^ a b c d Channing, Alan; Stanley, W. T. (2002). "A new tree toad from the Ukaguru mountains, Tanzania". African Journal of Herpetology. 51 (2): 121–128. doi:10.1080/21564574.2002.9635467.
  3. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2022). "Churamiti Channing and Stanley, 2002". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Bufonidae". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  5. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2022). "Churamiti maridadi Channing and Stanley, 2002". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
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Churamiti: Brief Summary

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Churamiti is a genus of toads endemic to Tanzania. It is monotypic and represented by a single species, Churamiti maridadi. This species is only known from its type locality in the Mamiwa-Kisara Forest Reserve in the Ukaguru Mountains. Only four specimens are known. The scientific name is derived from the Swahili words chura meaning toad or frog, miti meaning tree, and maridadi meaning beautiful, for the descriptive "beautiful tree-toad".

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Churamiti maridadi es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Bufonidae.[1]​ Es endémica de las montañas Ukaguru en Tanzania. Es la única especie del género Churamiti. Se desconoce la mayor parte de su ecología.

Se encuentra en peligro de extinción crítico debido a su limitada distribución y a que su hábitat se está perdiendo por la transformación en tierras de cultivo y la colonización humana.

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  1. Frost, D.R. «Churamiti maridadi ». Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.1. (en inglés). Nueva York, EEUU: Museo Americano de Historia Natural. Consultado el 21 de abril de 2015.

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Churamiti maridadi es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Bufonidae.​ Es endémica de las montañas Ukaguru en Tanzania. Es la única especie del género Churamiti. Se desconoce la mayor parte de su ecología.

Se encuentra en peligro de extinción crítico debido a su limitada distribución y a que su hábitat se está perdiendo por la transformación en tierras de cultivo y la colonización humana.

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Churamiti maridadi Churamiti generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Bufonidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.

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Churamiti maridadi Churamiti generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Bufonidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.

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Churamiti maridadi, unique représentant du genre Churamiti, est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Bufonidae[1].

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique des monts Ukaguru dans l'est de la Tanzanie[1]. Elle se rencontre vers 1 840 m d'altitude.

Publication originale

  • Channing & Stanley, 2002 : A new tree toad from the Ukaguru Mountains, Tanzania. African Journal of Herpetology, vol. 51, no 2, p. 121-128.

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Churamiti maridadi, unique représentant du genre Churamiti, est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Bufonidae.

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Herpetologie

Churamiti maridadi is een kikker uit de familie padden (Bufonidae).[2] De soort werd voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven door Alan Channing en William T. Stanley in 2002. Het is de enige soort uit het monotypische geslacht Churamiti.

Churamiti maridadi is leeft in delen van Afrika en komt endemisch voor in Tanzania. De kikker is alleen bekend van het oosten van dit Afrikaanse land. Er is niet veel bekend over deze pas in 2002 ontdekte soort, er zijn slechts twee exemplaren aangetroffen op een hoogte van ongeveer 1840 meter boven zeeniveau. De vergrote hechtschijven doen vermoeden dat de kikker graag klimt.

De eitjes zijn gepigmenteerd, wat erop wijst dat er een vrijzwemmend kikkervisjesstadium is.[3]

Referenties
  1. (en) Churamiti maridadi op de IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  2. Darrel R. Frost - Amphibian Species of the World: an online reference - Version 6.0 - American Museum of Natural History, Churamiti maridadi.
  3. Amphibia Web, Churamiti maridadi.
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  • (en) - Darrel R. Frost - Amphibian Species of the World: an online reference - Version 6.0 - American Museum of Natural History - Churamiti maridadi - Website Geconsulteerd 13 november 2016
  • (en) - Amphibiaweb - Churamiti maridadi - Website
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Churamiti maridadigatunek afrykańskiego płaza umieszczony w osobnym, monotypowym rodzaju.

Systematyka

Poniższy kladogram za Van Bocxlaer et al[2] ukazuje najbardziej spokrewnione z Churamiti rodzaje:



Churamiti maridadi



Nectophrynoides




Schismaderma carens


Występowanie

Jest to tanzański endemit. Można go spotkać jedynie w górach Ukaguru na wysokości 1840 metrów nad poziomem morza[1][3].

Jak podaje IUCN, gatunek odnaleziono w suchym górskim lesie, a budowa palucha kończyny tylnej sugeruje, że zwierzęta te wiodą nadrzewny tryb życia[1].

Rozmnażanie

Nieliczne napotkane osobniki nosiły na swym grzbiecie zasobne w barwnik jaja, co oznacza, że w przeciwieństwie do większości spokrewnionych gatunków płaz ten nie składa jaj do wody[1], pozostawiając je własnemu losowi, lecz chroni je na swym grzbiecie.

Status

Znaleziono co prawda jedynie dwa żeńskie osobniki tego rzadkiego gatunku, ale sądzi się, że populacja prawdopodobnie się zmniejsza[1].

Gatunek jest zagrożony wyginięciem, do czego przyczynia się głównie działalność ludzka: rozwój rolnictwa i osadnictwa na terenach wchodzących w skład zasięgu występowania opisywanego tu gatunku[1].

Przypisy

  1. a b c d e f Churamiti maridadi [w:] The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species [online] [dostęp 2009-07-07] (ang.).
  2. Ines Van Bocxlaer, SD Biju. Toad radiation reveals into-India dispersal as a source of endemism in the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot. „BMC Evolutionary Biology”. 9. s. 131. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2148-9-131 (ang.).
  3. zasięg występowania. IUCN. [dostęp 2009-07-07].
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Churamiti maridadi – gatunek afrykańskiego płaza umieszczony w osobnym, monotypowym rodzaju.

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Churamiti maridadi é uma espécie de sapo endêmico na Tanzânia. É o único membro do gênero Churamiti. Está listado como uma espécie em perigo crítico devido à perda de seu habitat.

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Churamiti maridadi é uma espécie de sapo endêmico na Tanzânia. É o único membro do gênero Churamiti. Está listado como uma espécie em perigo crítico devido à perda de seu habitat.

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Churamiti là một chi động vật lưỡng cư trong họ Bufonidae, thuộc bộ Anura. Chi này có 1 loài và 100% bị đe dọa hoặc tuyệt chủng.[1]

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  1. ^ “Danh sách lưỡng cư trong sách Đỏ”. IUCN. Truy cập ngày 3 tháng 7 năm 2012.


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Churamiti là một chi động vật lưỡng cư trong họ Bufonidae, thuộc bộ Anura. Chi này có 1 loài và 100% bị đe dọa hoặc tuyệt chủng.

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