Physalaemus carrizorum
Species of frog
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Physalaemus carrizorum is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Brazil.[2][3][1]
| Physalaemus carrizorum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. carrizorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus carrizorum Cardozo and Pereyra, 2018 | |
Description
The adult male frog measures about 32.0 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 34.0 mm.[4]
Habitat
This terrestrial frog is found in lowland forests that are not high above sea level. Scientists have seen this frog between 130 and 815 m (427 and 2,674 ft) above sea level. It has shown some tolerance to pollution and habitat disturbance.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in some protected places: Parque Provincial Cruce Caballero, Parque Provincial Moconá, and Parque Provincial El Piñalito.[1]
Reproduction
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction, citing its tolerance to pollution.[1]
