Physalaemus ephippifer
| Physalaemus ephippifer | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. ephippifer
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| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus ephippifer (Steindachner, 1864)
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| Synonyms | |
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Leiuperus ephippifer Steindachner, 1864 | |
Physalaemus ephippifer is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in central and eastern Brazilian Amazonia, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and southern Venezuela (Bolívar state).[2] It might not occur in French Guiana.[3]
Description
Physalaemus ephippifer grow to 33 mm (1.3 in) in snout–vent length. The body is slightly elongated with a pointed snout. The tympanum is barely visible. The back is typically smooth but has warts in some specimens; there are few longitudinal ridges. The dorsal colouration is light to reddish brown, with a variable degree of greyish markings. There is a black stripe running from the tip of the snout to the eye, continuing as a black band on the flank. The ventral colour is yellowish.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Physalaemus ephippifer is a common, adaptable species that benefits from human disturbance. It is living on the forest edge, in clearings, and in other anthropogenic habitats.[1] In Suriname it is a common species of the savanna belt and the interiors areas.[3] The species breeds in temporary pools during the late wet season, laying foam nests next to pools where the tadpoles subsequently develop.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Physalaemus ephippifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. IUCN: e.T57252A11609456. 2004. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|authors=ignored (help) - ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Physalaemus ephippifer (Steindachner, 1864)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b c Paul E. Ouboter; Rawien Jairam (10 May 2012). Amphibians of Suriname. Brill. pp. 216–219. ISBN 90-04-20799-6.