Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Subfamily Paratelmatobiinae Scientific name Rupirana cardosoi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Genus Rupirana
Heyer, 1999 Higher classification Rupirana | |
Rupirana cardosoi is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Rupirana. It is endemic to northern Espinhaço Mountains, Bahia, Brazil. Its natural habitats are banks of small streams in high-altitude (about 1,200 m (3,900 ft) asl) grassy vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss. Part of the range is within the Chapada Diamantina National Park.
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