Melanophryniscus simplex

Melanophryniscus simplex
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Melanophryniscus
Species: M. simplex
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus simplex
Caramaschi & Cruz, 2002

Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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