Leptodactylus paranaru
| Leptodactylus paranaru | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. paranaru
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus paranaru Magalhães, Lyra, Carvalho, Baldo, Brusquetti, Burella, Colli, Gehara, Giaretta, Haddad, Langone, López, Napoli, Santana, de Sá, and Garda, 2020
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Leptodactylus paranaru is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][1]
Habitat
Scientists have observed the frog in lowland forests, grasslands, and temporary bodies of water, such as ponds and flooded areas. Scientists saw the frog between 0 and 500 meters above sea level. Scientists believe this frog may have some tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance.[1]
The frog's known range includes protected parks.[1]
Reproduction
These frogs reproduce in temporary bodies of water. The frog builds a foam nest on the water's surface for its eggs.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, it is subject to habitat loss.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Leptodactylus paranaru". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T194294290A198515834. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T194294290A198515834.en. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus paranaru Magalhães, Lyra, Carvalho, Baldo, Brusquetti, Burella, Colli, Gehara, Giaretta, Haddad, Langone, López, Napoli, Santana, de Sá, and Garda, 2020". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved January 15, 2026.