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jiminyspigot.bsky.social
Today's new friend: this Rio Pescado stubfoot toad (𝘈𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘴).
A pale green toad with black spots, a white belly, and orange feet visible from it's ventral side as it clings to glass. #herps
August 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
bestwildlifephotos.bsky.social
Atelopus are one of the most threatened groups of vertebrates in the world.

#atelopus #wildlife #amphibians #nature

📸 Photo by: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 👏
April 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
wizentrop.bsky.social
Mega work just published about the systematics of the genus Atelopus, with 2 new species described: Atelopus harlequin from Peru and Ecuador, and Atelopus histrionicus, which is endemic to Peru. Also Atelopus spumarius, an iconic species, is redescribed after reappearing in its type locality.
jaimeculebras.bsky.social Jaime Culebras @jaimeculebras.bsky.social · Jan 21
Nuestro trabajo de sistemática del género Atelopus acaba de salir del horno.
Incluye redescripción de "Atelopus spumarius" y 2 nuevas especies: "A. harlequin", de Perú y Ecuador, y "A. histrionicus", de Perú.
Enorme trabajo de muchos investigadores y muchas expediciones
doi.org/10.11646/zoo...
January 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
minouette.bsky.social
The 12yo has declared it Purple Harlequin Toad Awareness Day!

The spectacularly coloured, pint-sized Atelopus barbotini* is also known as the purple fluorescent frog is endemic to French Guiana in some specific upland rainforest regions and clear mountain streams.

*some taxonomic debate
Atelopus barbotini - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
July 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
stonebear4747.bsky.social
Purple harlequin toad (Atelopus barbotini), endemic to the uplands of central French Guiana.

Photo: Nick Stacey
May 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the critically endangered Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad (Atelopus balios) from Ecuador. Most of the genus Atelopus has been wiped out by Chytrid Fungus and habitat destruction.

📸 Pancho Sornoza
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January 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the Elegant Stubfoot Toad (Atelopus elegans) from Colombia and Ecuador. The Elegant Stubfoot Toad is listed by the IUCN Red List as Endangered with Extinction. The main cause is habitat destruction.

📸 Edison Araguillin
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Elegant Stubfoot Toad (Atelopus elegans) -
Common Name: Elegant Stubfoot Toad or Elegant Harlequin FrogScientific Name: Atelopus elegansFamily: Bufonidae - True Toad familyLocation: Colombia and EcuadorFemale Size: 1.29 - 1.41 inches (33 - 36…
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December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
ecowarriorss.bsky.social
Once a common sight, this harlequin frog (Atelopus seminiferus) is now extremely rare.

www.conservation.org/blog/i-almos...
February 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
pronghorn2025.bsky.social
Panamanian Golden Frog [Atelopus zeteki], critically endangered frog at a reproductive facility, El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center, El Valle, Panama #herps 🐸 #wildlife #endangeredspecies #wildlifephotography #Panama #frogs #WildlifeConservation #photography #EcologyConservation
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A bright yellow critically endangered frog, the Panamanian Golden Frog [Atelopus zeteki] with black/brown spots sitting on a mossy green log at a reproductive facility, El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center in El Valle, Panama.
April 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
queermedieval.bsky.social
29) atelopus hoogmoedi, via Samuel Gomides. she's a super graphic ultra modern girl
A hot pink and black frog sitting amidst some leaf litter, with the back half of its body obscured
September 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
briangratwicke.bsky.social
First sighting of the presumed extinct harlequin toad Atelopus monohernandezii since 1983 from Santanderherps!!! #Atelopussurvivalinitiative www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms08...
Una nueva esperanza | Atelopus monohernandezii reaparece luego de 41 años!
YouTube video by Elson Meneses-Pelayo
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December 11, 2024 at 6:01 PM
barrufetdeltemps.bsky.social
Bon dia! L’Atelopus barbotini és d'un to violeta fluorescent amb reflexos liles i blaus. Aquesta coloració intensa i rara la distingeix dins del gènere Atelopus. Tot i la pell llisa i les llargues cames posteriors, és un gripau, no una granota. No és IA 😉.

📹 Indicator Species.
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
toadfacts.bsky.social
Our friend the Sad Harlequin Frog, Atelopus Nanay, is a toad from Ecuador who gets their species name from the Quechua word for "sadness"! It was chosen to bring attention to the decline of Atelopus species of toads in the Ecuadorian Andes! (photo by José Montoya)
A smooth-skinned black frog, crawling on a tan colored pants leg! They have a bright green spot on their hand, we can't see it in this photo, but they have an equally green belly!
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
stonebear4747.bsky.social
This stunning image captures a group of Purple Harlequin Toads (Atelopus barbotini) gathered gracefully on a leaf. Native to the tropical forests of South America, these critically endangered toads are known for their vibrant purple hues and striking patterns.
📸: Nick Stacey
February 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
ianfortey.bsky.social
Stop! Look at this guy! He's atelopus hoogmoedi! Also known as Hoogmoed's harlequinfrog. He has come to wish you the day you deserve. Is that a good thing? For some of you.
A yellow belly to frog with darker black brown on top and on his arms in a mottled pattern. He's looking directly at the camera with tiny little eyes Under horned eyelids and he appears to have a rather grumpy expression
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
jaimeculebras.bsky.social
Nuestro trabajo de sistemática del género Atelopus acaba de salir del horno.
Incluye redescripción de "Atelopus spumarius" y 2 nuevas especies: "A. harlequin", de Perú y Ecuador, y "A. histrionicus", de Perú.
Enorme trabajo de muchos investigadores y muchas expediciones
doi.org/10.11646/zoo...
January 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
toadfacts.bsky.social
Our friend the Manaus Harlequin Toad is a pretty toad from Brazil who was first described as a new species in 2020! Previously they had been confused with two other similar toads, Atelopus pulcher and Atelopus spumarius, who both had been identified since the late 1800's! (photo by Igor Yuri)
A brown toad with an almost bubbly lime green pattern covering their body! They have reddish orange toes!
August 12, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Panamanian Golden Frog (Atelopus zeteki). Photo credit: Brian Gratwicke
June 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
toadfacts.bsky.social
They do have bright colors on their bellies though! (photo by Elkin Meriño)
A human hand holding an Atelopus nahumae by their hind leg, showing their creamy belly with a large orange patch near their hind end! They also have small black speckles along the sides of their belly and across their neck!
January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the newly described species, the Coloma’s Harlequin Toad (Atelopus colomai) from Ecuador. Sadly, they are only found in 6 places that are threatened by deforestation and pollution

📸 Steven Guevara Salvador
learn more about them at bit.ly/4eI0LqU
November 25, 2024 at 11:22 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the Mindo Harlequin Toad (Atelopus mindoensis) from Ecuador. They disappeared from 1989 to 2019 before a handful of toads were rediscovered. Its believed there's less than 50 of them left.

📸 Jay Baumann
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September 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the Tri-Colored Harlequin Frog (Atelopus tricolor) from Bolivia and Peru. Unfortunately, the frog is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. Most of frogs were wiped out by Chytrid Fungus.

📸 joe rn koehler
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March 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
Are you afraid of clowns? The only clown I don't find terrifying is the Clown Frog (Atelopus varius). Unfortunately, these frogs 🐸 are listed as critically endangered which is terrifying.

📸 Brian Gratwicke
learn more about them at buff.ly/pLdUfMS
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
gonefroggin.bsky.social
The Frog 🐸 of the Week is the Elegant Stubfoot Toad (Atelopus elegans) from Colombia and Ecuador. The Elegant Stubfoot Toad is listed by the IUCN Red List as Endangered with Extinction. The main cause is habitat destruction.

📸 Edison Araguillin
learn more at buff.ly/uOAMx0x
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM