Melanophryniscus klappenbachi

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi (common name: Klappenbach's red-bellied frog) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in the Gran Chaco in northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and possibly in Bolivia.[1][2] Its specific name refers to Miguel Angel Klappenbach, a Uruguayan zoologist.[3]

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Melanophryniscus
Species:
M. klappenbachi
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus klappenbachi
Prigioni and Langone, 2000

Its natural habitats are shrublands, and it can also be found in disturbed areas such as livestock farms. It is an explosive breeder utilizing temporary pools.[1]

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi is a common species facing no significant threats. It is present in the international pet trade.[1]

References

  1. Aquino, L.; Kwet, A.; Baldo, D. & Céspedez, V. (2004). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. Retrieved 28 September 2015.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Prigioni and Langone, 2000". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  3. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.


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