Physalaemus fischeri

Physalaemus fischeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Physalaemus
Species:
P. fischeri
Binomial name
Physalaemus fischeri
(Boulenger, 1890)
Synonyms[2]
  • Paludicola fischeri Boulenger, 1890
  • Physalaemus enesefae Heatwole, Solano, and Heatwole, 1965
  • Physalaemus fischeri Gorham, 1966
  • Physalaemus neglectus dunni Cochran and Goin, 1970
  • Physalaemus cuvieri dunni Harding, 1983

Physalaemus fischeri, Heatwole's dwarf frog or Fischer's dwarf frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Colombia and Venezuela.[2][3][1]

Habitat

This nocturnal frog is found in savannahs and other grasslands, shrubland, and tropical rainforests. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 800 m (0 and 2,625 ft) above sea level. This species has been reported in protected areas.[1]

Reproduction

The male frogs sit near plants and call to the female frogs. These frogs reproduce by larval development in temporary and permanent pools.[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. In some places, it is in some danger from fires.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Physalaemus fischeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T57256A85893001. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T57256A85893001.en. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Physalaemus fischeri (Boulenger, 1890)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Physalaemus fischeri (Boulenger, 1890)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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