Order Anura Higher classification Physalaemus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Physalaemus ephippifer Rank Species | |
Similar Physalaemus, Frog, Leptodactylidae, Amphibians, Physalaemus cuvieri | ||
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Physalaemus ephippifer is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in central and eastern Brazilian Amazonia, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and southern Venezuela (Bolívar state). It might not occur in French Guiana.
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Description
Physalaemus ephippifer grow to 33 mm (1.3 in) in snout–vent length. The body is slightly elongated with a pointed snout. The tympanum is barely visible. The back is typically smooth but has warts in some specimens; there are few longitudinal ridges. The dorsal colouration is light to reddish brown, with a variable degree of greyish markings. There is a black stripe running from the tip of the snout to the eye, continuing as a black band on the flank. The ventral colour is yellowish.
Habitat and conservation
Physalaemus ephippifer is a common, adaptable species that benefits from human disturbance. It is living on the forest edge, in clearings, and in other anthropogenic habitats. In Suriname it is a common species of the savanna belt and the interiors areas. The species breeds in temporary pools during the late wet season, laying foam nests next to pools where the tadpoles subsequently develop.