A new species of marsupial frog (Anura: Hemiphractidae: Gastrotheca) from the Andes of southern Peru

Researchers have identified a new species of marsupial frog, Gastrotheca nebulanastes, in the cloud forests of Manu National Park, Peru. This discovery, supported by phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial DNA, reveals that G. nebulanastes is closely related to G. atympana but distinct from G. excubitor. The new species thrives primarily between 2400–2800 meters elevation and exhibits unique traits in finger proportions, skin texture, coloration, and advertisement calls. This finding expands our understanding of biodiversity in the Andes and highlights the ecological diversity within Peru's cloud forests.

DUELLMAN, W. E., CATENAZZI, A., & BLACKBURN, D. C. (2011). A new species of marsupial frog (Anura: Hemiphractidae: Gastrotheca) from the Andes of southern Peru. Zootaxa, 3095(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3095.1.1