Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Physalaemus Higher classification Physalaemus | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Scientific name Physalaemus irae Rank Species | |
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Similar Physalaemus, Amphibians, Frog | ||
Physalaemus moreirae is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to the Serra do Mar in the São Paulo state, Brazil.
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Description
Males measure 25–27 mm (0.98–1.06 in) and females 25–28 mm (0.98–1.10 in) in snout–vent length.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are primary forests where it occurs in leaf-litter or on stones near water, often in association with small temporary pools (even those formed in boot prints). However, breeding takes place in temporary streams; the eggs are laid in foam nests in wide pools in the streams. Habitat loss is a probable threat. Also chytridiomycosis could be a threat.
References
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