Physalaemus bokermanni
| Physalaemus bokermanni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. bokermanni |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus bokermanni Cardoso & Haddad, 1985 | |
Physalaemus bokermanni is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
The frog is found on the leaf litter in primary and secondary forest. It has been seen about 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level.[1]
About half of the frog's known range is within Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar.[1]
Reproduction
The male frog perches in a temporary body of water and calls to the female frogs. The adult frog builds a foam nest for the eggs. This frog can reproduce in puddles in areas that have been subject to selective logging and in secondary forests with significant regrowth but not in areas with no mature trees.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. Brazil's Atlantic forest area was subject to considerable logging during the twentieth century, but this has largely subsided. Some of the frogs may be in some danger from urbanization and land conversion for agriculture and livestock rearing, which often involves fire.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group & Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Physalaemus bokermanni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57243A172227731. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57243A172227731.en.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Physalaemus bokermanni Cardoso and Haddad, 1985". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Physalaemus bokermanni Cardoso & Haddad, 1985". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 11, 2026.