Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Amazophrynella Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Higher classification Dendrophryniscus | |
Scientific name Dendrophryniscus bokermanni Similar Amphibians, Frog, Dendrophryniscus, True toad | ||
Amazophrynella bokermanni is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Brazil and only known from the region of its type locality, the Amazonas state. Its natural habitats are old-growth forests where it occurs in leaf-litter. The eggs are laid on aerial roots over temporary pools where the tadpoles then develop.
The species is threatened by habitat loss. It occurs in the Rio Trombetas Biological Reserve.
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