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Melanophryniscus simplex

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Melanophryniscus simplex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Melanophryniscus
Species:
M. simplex
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus simplex

Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toads in the family Bufonidae.

It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Paulo Garcia (2004). "Melanophryniscus simplex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54829A11211488. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54829A11211488.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.