Order Anura Higher classification Hylodes | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Hylodes vanzolinii Rank Species | |
Similar Hylodes, Amphibians, Frog, Leptodactylidae | ||
Hylodes vanzolinii is a species of frog in the Hylodidae family. It is endemic to Brazil and only known from its type locality, Caparaó National Park in the Minas Gerais state.
The species' natural habitat is open high-altitude grassland near streams. The main threats to it are habitat loss caused by fires and tourism.
Etymology
The specific name vanzolinii honors Paulo Vanzolini, a Brazilian herpetologist and composer.
References
Hylodes vanzolinii Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA