Physalaemus erythros
| Physalaemus erythros | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. erythros |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus erythros Caramaschi, Feio & Guimarães-Neto, 2003 | |
Physalaemus erythros is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog inhabits campos rupuestres in the ecotone between the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes. Scientists have seen this frog between 1,600 and 1,676 m (5,249 and 5,499 ft) above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in protected places: Área de Proteção Especial Ouro Preto/Mariana and Parque Estadual do Itacolomi. it is suspected in Parque Nacional da Serra do Gandarela.[1]
Reproduction
This frog lays eggs in foam nests, which float on the water. The tadpoles develop in the water.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as near threatened. The frog is in some danger from farms and fires. Because the frog only lives in parts of the campos rupuestres with specific humidity levels, climate change could pose a threat as well.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group & Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Physalaemus erythros". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57253A172228303. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57253A172228303.en.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Physalaemus erythros Caramaschi, Feio, and Guimarães, 2003". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Physalaemus erythros Caramaschi, Feio, & Guimarães, 2003". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 18, 2026.