Dasypops
Genus of amphibians
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Dasypops is a genus of frog in the family Microhylidae.[2] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, the Rio Mutum frog (Dasypops schirchi).[3] It is endemic to the coastal plain of Espírito Santo and Bahia states of eastern Brazil.[2] Its natural habitats are lowland forests, including secondary forests and forest edges. It is an explosive breeder that breeds in temporary pools. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss.[1]
| Dasypops | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Subfamily: | Gastrophryninae |
| Genus: | Dasypops Miranda-Ribeiro, 1924 |
| Species: | D. schirchi |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasypops schirchi Miranda-Ribeiro, 1924 | |
