Melanophryniscus simplex

Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toads in the family Bufonidae.

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

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.

References

  1. Garcia, P. (2004). "Melanophryniscus simplex". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T54829A11211488. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54829A11211488.en. Retrieved 20 December 2017.


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