Physalaemus henselii
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| Physalaemus henselii | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. henselii |
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| Physalaemus henselii (Peters, 1872) | |
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Physalaemus henselii is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay..[2][3][1]
This frog is found in grassy places near water. It has been observed in modified habitats, including urban areas. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 750 m (0 and 2,461 ft) above sea level.
Scientists have reported the frog in several protected areas: Area de Manejo de Habitats y/o Especies Cerro Verde, Área de Proteção Ambiental Banhado Grande, Área de Proteção Ambiental do Ibirapuita, Parque Nacional da Lagoa do Peixe, and Reserva Biológica Lami Jose Lutzenberger.[1]
