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Hyloscirtus diabolus

Hyloscirtus diabolus

Peru
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
riparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Holotype. CORBIDI 12885, adult male, Peru, Departamento de Amazonas, Provincia de Chachapoyas, Distrito La Jalca, km 10 from La Colpa – Rodríguez de Mendoza (- 6.398944, - 77.226278, 2300 m a. s. l.) Collected 14 November 2012 by Karla García-Burneo. Paratype. MUSA 3864, adult male, Peru, Departamento de Amazonas, Provincia de Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Comunidad Shipasbama (- 5.845833, - 78.071944, 2180 m a. s. l.). Collected on 18 September 2011 by Roy Santa Cruz Farfán.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Hyloscirtus diabolus is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to riparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 6 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Hyloscirtus diabolus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangePeru
Habitat Rangeriparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificHyloscirtus diabolus
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyHylidae