Genus of amphibians
Aromobates, sometimes known as the skunk frogs, is a genus of frogs from the Andes of Venezuela and Colombia. Originally a monotypic genus consisting of the skunk frog, "Aromobates nocturnus" alone, it was later expanded to include "Nephelobates". These frogs are difficult to differentiate from "Allobates" without using molecular markers.
Etymology.
The generic name derives from the Latin "aroma", meaning "sweet odor". The odor of the type species, "Aromobates nocturnus", is reminiscent of a skunk.
Description.
"Aromobates" are small to medium-sized frogs that have cryptic colouration. They have robust body form and basal to extensive toe webbing. For example, the relatively small "Aromobates meridensis" and "Aromobates walterarpi" are around in snout–vent length and have basal webbing only, whereas the relatively large "Aromobates nocturnus" (up to SVL in females) have webbed feet.
Species.
There are 18 species, many of them endangered:
References.
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