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Atelopus varius (Lichtenstein and Martens, 1856) — Overview

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Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System and T Orrell (custodian) in Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: Annual Checklist 2009  •  Remove classification filter

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Critically Endangered (CR)

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Atelopus varius has experienced precipitous population declines throughout its range. Populations west of the Canal in Panama have shown drastic declines, and it is nearly extinct in Costa Rica. Chytrid fungus is thought to be the primary cause of its disappearance.

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Source: Amphibians of Panama

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