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
- 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)
- 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.
- Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.
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