Pseudopaludicola canga
| Pseudopaludicola canga | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopaludicola |
| Species: | P. canga
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopaludicola canga Giaretta & Kokubum, 2003
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Pseudopaludicola canga is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog lives in Cerrado and Amazon biomes. It has been observed in savanna and upland grassland during flood. Scientists have seen it 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported these frogs in some protected places, such as Área de Proteção Ambiental da Foz do Rio das Preguiças-Pequenos Lencóis - Região Lagunar Adjacente and Floresta Nacional de Carajás.[1]
Reproduction
Scientists infer that the frog reproduces in a manner similar to its congeners: The female frog deposits eggs in pools of water, where the free-swimming tadpoles develop.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, it may be at risk from human projects if those projects involve draining wetlands, particularly agriculture, urbanization, livestock cultivation, and mining.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Pseudopaludicola canga". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57311A173865319. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Pseudopaludicola canga Giaretta and Kokubum, 2003". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Pseudopaludicola canga Giaretta & Kokubum, 2003". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved March 12, 2026.