Physalaemus gracilis
| Physalaemus gracilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Subfamily: | Leiuperinae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Paludicola gracilis Boulenger, 1883 | |
Physalaemus gracilis is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in [southern [Brazil]], Uruguay, and adjacent Argentina, and likely also in Paraguay.[2] Its natural habitats are forest borders and Cerrado grasslands. It is an adaptable species that also occurs in heavily disturbed and polluted habitats. It breeds using foam nests in natural temporary pools. This abundant and widespread species is not facing major threats.[1]
References
- 1 2 Lavilla, E., Kwet, A., Segalla, M.V., Langone, J. & Baldo, D. (2004). "Physalaemus gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T57258A11610839. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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