Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Pseudopaludicola Higher classification Pseudopaludicola | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Scientific name Pseudopaludicola saltica Rank Species | |
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Similar Pseudopaludicola, Frog, Amphibians, Leptodactylidae, Pseudopaludicola falcipes | ||
Pseudopaludicola saltica, also known as the Chupada swamp frog or long-legged swamp froglet , is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to south-central Brazil (Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo states, as well as the Federal District).
Pseudopaludicola saltica is a common species of Cerrado savanna. It occurs in moist fields and pastures, adapting well to anthropogenic disturbance. Breeding takes place in pools and swamps. Local populations can be threatened by habitat loss caused by intensive agriculture, fire and, dam construction.
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