Proceratophrys appendiculata
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| Proceratophrys appendiculata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Odontophrynidae |
| Genus: | Proceratophrys |
| Species: | P. appendiculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Proceratophrys appendiculata (Günther, 1873) | |
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Proceratophrys appendiculata is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
This frog is an obligate forest dweller. Scientists observed this frog on the leaf litter in primary and secondary forest between 500 and 1700 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in two protected parks: Parque Nacional Da Serra Dos Orgãos and Parque Estadual Do Desengano.[1]