Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Hamptophryne Higher classification Hamptophryne | Phylum Chordata Family Microhylidae Scientific name Hamptophryne boliviana Rank Species | |
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Similar Frog, Hamptophryne, Ctenophryne geayi, Syncope bassleri, Ameerega hahneli | ||
The Amazon sheep frog or Bolivian sheep frog (Hamptophryne boliviana) is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in the northern and western sides of the Amazon basin in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This species is widespread but uncommon in much of its range. These frogs are found in the leaf-litter of primary and secondary tropical rainforests. Breeding takes place in ponds and flooded areas within forest. No significant threats affecting this species have been identified.
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