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Physalaemus gracilis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Physalaemus

Higher classification
  
Physalaemus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Leptodactylidae

Scientific name
  
Physalaemus gracilis

Rank
  
Species

Physalaemus gracilis

Similar
  
Physalaemus, Amphibians, Frog, Physalaemus biligonigerus, Leptodactylidae

Physalaemus gracilis is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and adjacent Argentina, and likely also in Paraguay. Its natural habitats are forest borders and Cerrado grasslands. It is an adaptable species that also occurs in heavily disturbed and polluted habitats. It breeds using foam nests in natural temporary pools. This abundant and widespread species is not facing major threats.

Physalaemus gracilis


References

Physalaemus gracilis Wikipedia