Order Anura Higher classification Odontophrynus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Odontophrynus cultripes Rank Species | |
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Similar Odontophrynus, Amphibians, Frog, Odontophrynus carvalhoi, Odontophrynus americanus | ||
Odontophrynus cultripes (common nane: Rio Grande escuerzo) is a species of frog in the Odontophrynidae family. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and known from Minas Gerais, Goiás, and São Paulo states. It is mostly found at altitudes higher than 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level.
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Description
Males measure 50–60 mm (2.0–2.4 in) and females 45–70 mm (1.8–2.8 in) in snout–vent length. The snout is vertical in profile. The parotoid glands are large and ovoid. Dorsal ground colour is greyish green. The male advertisement call is composed of a single, multi-pulsed note.
Habitat and conservation
Odontophrynus cultripes is a fossorial species that occurs in open areas, forest edges, and suburban gardens. It is an abundant species that breeds explosively in temporary pools, including man-made ones. Although not threatened, habitat loss caused by infrastructure development and agricultural activities can negatively impact the species.