Pseudopaludicola ternetzi
| Pseudopaludicola ternetzi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopaludicola |
| Species: | P. ternetzi
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopaludicola ternetzi Miranda-Ribeiro, 1937
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The Goias swamp frog (Pseudopaludicola ternetzi) is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil and Paraguay.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog lives palm swamps, groundwater seeps, marshes, pools, and in humid areas within Cerrado. This frog has shown considerable tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance. It can live in pasture, parks, gardens, and irrigation ditches. Scientists have seen it between 400 and 1,200 m (1,300 and 3,900 ft) above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported these frogs in protected places.[1]
Reproduction
The female frog puts eggs in still water, where the tadpoles develop.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog is least concern of extinction. In some parts of its range, some of the frogs may be in danger from intensive agriculture, fires, and dams projects.[1]
Taxonomic reevaluation
- Pansonato; et al. "raise questions concerning the status of this species, which requires reconsideration following revalidation of P. ameghini, which has had a confusing taxonomic history involving P. ternetzi". Zootaxa. 3620: 147–162.
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Goias Swamp Frog: Pseudopaludicola ternetzi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T88951790A154107611. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T88951790A154107611.en. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Pseudopaludicola ternetzi Miranda-Ribeiro, 1937". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Pseudopaludicola ternetzi Miranda-Ribeiro, 1937". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved March 8, 2026.