Physalaemus caete
| Physalaemus caete | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. caete |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus caete Pombal & Madureira, 1997 | |
Physalaemus caete is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog is found on the leaf litter near ponds in rainforests. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 750 m (0 and 2,461 ft) above sea level. It has been reported in a few protected places: ESEC de Caetes, ESEC de Murici, and APA Aldeia-Beberibe.[1]
Reproduction
These frogs reproduce by larval development. They deposit their eggs in floating nests in temporary ponds and water-filled holes in trees.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this species as vulnerable to extinction. Its principal threats are habitat loss in favor of urbanization, agriculture, and logging.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group & Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Physalaemus caete". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57244A172227827. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57244A172227827.en.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Physalaemus caete Pombal and Madureira, 1997". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Physalaemus caete Pombal & Madureira, 1997". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 15, 2026.