Melanophryniscus simplex
Melanophryniscus simplex | |
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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.
Sources
- Garcia, P. 2004. Melanophryniscus simplex. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.
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