Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Melanophryniscus Higher classification Melanophryniscus | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Melanophryniscus simplex Rank Species | |
Similar Melanophryniscus, Frog, True toad, Amphibians, Melanophryniscus atroluteus | ||
Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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