Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Hypsiboas Higher classification Hypsiboas | Phylum Chordata Family Hylidae Scientific name Hypsiboas atlanticus Rank Species | |
Similar Hypsiboas, Hylidae, Frog, Amphibians |
Hypsiboas atlanticus
Hypsiboas atlanticus is a species of frog in the Hylidae family. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest in Bahia state, Brazil. It is a very abundant species inhabiting primary and secondary forest and forest edge, including degraded forest. It breeds in fish ponds, lakes and pools. It is an adaptable species but it can be locally threatened by habitat loss.
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