Proceratophrys appendiculata
| Proceratophrys appendiculata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Odontophrynidae |
| Genus: | Proceratophrys |
| Species: | P. appendiculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Proceratophrys appendiculata (Günther, 1873)
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Proceratophrys appendiculata is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog is an obligate forest dweller. Scientists observed this frog on the leaf litter in primary and secondary forest between 500 and 1700 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in two protected parks: Parque Nacional Da Serra Dos Orgãos and Parque Estadual Do Desengano.[1]
Reproduction
The adult frogs lay eggs in streams, where the tadpoles develop.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. The principal threats are habitat loss via deforestation through logging, urbanization, agriculture, and cattle grazing. Much of the remaining population lives in protected areas and areas where the mountains are too steep to be suitable for human use.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group.; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna. (2023). "Proceratophrys appendiculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T79116041A79115856. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T79116041A79115856.en. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Proceratophrys appendiculata (Günther, 1873)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ "Proceratophrys appendiculata (Günther, 1873)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved August 30, 2025.