Paratelmatobius cardosoi
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| Paratelmatobius cardosoi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Paratelmatobius |
| Species: | P. cardosoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Paratelmatobius cardosoi | |
Paratelmatobius cardosoi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil where it is known in the Serra do Mar range, São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil.[3][4][1]
The adult male frog measures 17–17.9 mm in snout-vent length. The head is wider than it is long. The snout appears round. The skin of the dorsum is light gray with black marks and a yellow medial line. There is one orange spot on each side of the face. The belly and throat are gray with yellow and orange spots. There is one orange spot on each front leg.[4]
Etymology
The specific name cardosoi honors Adão José Cardoso, a Brazilian herpetologist.[5]
Habitat
Its natural habitats are primary and secondary forest, forest clearings and forest edges. Most of the frog's range is contained within Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar.[1]
