Dendropsophus decipiens
Dendropsophus decipiens | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Hylidae |
Genus: | Dendropsophus |
Species: | D. decipiens
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Binomial name | |
Dendropsophus decipiens (A. Lutz, 1925)
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Synonyms[2] | |
Hyla decipiens Lutz, 1925 |
Dendropsophus decipiens is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil between the Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro states,[2] or following IUCN, between the Maranhão and São Paulo states.[1] It is also known as Brazilian coastal treefrog.[2]
Dendropsophus decipiens is a very common species occurring in a wide range of habitats, such as open areas (pastures, grassland, and savanna), primary and secondary forests, and coastal restinga scrubland, at elevations up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level. Typically, it is found on vegetation near water. The eggs are laid on tree leaves above bodies of water (both temporary and permanent); the tadpoles fall into the water where they continue to develop.[1] It is a very adaptable species that does not face any known threats and that occurs in many protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Andrade, G.; Potsch de Carvalho-e-Silva, S.; Gonçalves da Cruz, C.A. (2010). "Dendropsophus decipiens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T55463A11301143. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T55463A11301143.en.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2017). "Dendropsophus decipiens (Lutz, 1925)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 March 2017.