Proceratophrys subguttata
| Proceratophrys subguttata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Odontophrynidae |
| Genus: | Proceratophrys |
| Species: | P. subguttata
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| Binomial name | |
| Proceratophrys subguttata | |
Proceratophrys subguttata is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
The frog has been found in the leaf litter in rainforests. Scientists observed the frog between 300 and 1000 meters above sea level.[1]
The frog's known range includes protected parks.[1]
Reproduction
The female frog leaves eggs in the backwaters of small streams. The tadpoles develop in the streams.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern. Habitat loss in favor of urbanization, agriculture, silviculture, and livestock grazing poses only a small because of the steep ground upon which the frog's remaining habitat rests.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Proceratophrys subguttata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57309A172230361. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57309A172230361.en. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Proceratophrys subguttata Izecksohn, Cruz, and Peixoto, 1999". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ "Proceratophrys subguttata Izecksohn, Cruz, & Peixoto, 1999". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 10, 2025.