Physalaemus albifrons
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. albifrons |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus albifrons (Spix, 1824) | |
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Physalaemus albifrons, also known as Bahia dwarf frog,[1] is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog lives in Cerrado, Caatinga, and Restinga biomes. It does not live in forests. People have seen the frogs on the ground near ponds or in water. This frog has shown considerable tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance. Scientists have reported it between 0 and 1,100 m (0 and 3,609 ft) above sea level and in protected places.[1]
Reproduction
These frogs reproduce in temporary ponds. The young hatch as tadpoles, not small froglets.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. Some subpopulations may be in danger from habitat loss associated with grazing and fires.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group & Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Physalaemus albifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57238A172227435. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57238A172227435.en.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Physalaemus albifrons (Spix, 1824)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Physalaemus albifrons (Spix, 1824)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 9, 2026.