Brachycephalus izecksohni

Brachycephalus izecksohni is a species of frog in the family Brachycephalidae endemic to Brazil.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes in the areas of Pico Torre da Prata, between the districts of Guaratuba and Paranaguá in Paraná, Brazil. Named for Brazilian herpetologist Eugenio Izecksohn,[2] it is found in leaf-litter and is diurnal.[1]

Brachycephalus izecksohni
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Brachycephalidae
Genus: Brachycephalus
Species:
B. izecksohni
Binomial name
Brachycephalus izecksohni
Ribeiro, Alves, Haddad & Dos Reis, 2005

It is threatened by habitat loss for logging, cattle pasture and agriculture such as sugar cane, coffee, and exotic trees.[1]

References

  1. "Brachycephalus izecksohni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  2. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.


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