Adenomera nana

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Adenomera nana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Adenomera
Species:
A. nana
Binomial name
Adenomera nana
(Müller, 1922)
Synonyms[2]
  • Leptodactylus nanus Müller, 1922
  • Leptodactylus (Parvulus) nanus Müller, 1922

Adenomera nana, the Santa Catarina tropical bullfrog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]

This frog is found in Atlantic forest biomes and in urbanized areas and gardens. Scientists have observed it between 0 and 950 m (0 and 3,117 ft) meters above sea level. It has been found in protected parks.[1]

Reproduction

This species reproduces through direct development. The female frog depistes her eggs in an underground foam nest. The young hatch out of their eggs as small froglets.[1]

Threats

Formal description

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