Proceratophrys itamari
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| Proceratophrys itamari | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Odontophrynidae |
| Genus: | Proceratophrys |
| Species: | P. itamari |
| Binomial name | |
| Proceratophrys itamari Mângia, Santana, Cruz, and Feio, 2014 | |
Proceratophrys itamari is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3][1]
The adult male frog measures 31.1–42.5 mm in snout-vent length and the adult female frog 39.5–52.3 mm.[4]
Etymology
Scientists named this frog for Professor Itamar Martins of the Universidade de Taubaté.[4]
Habitat
This frog is found in closed-canopy forests. Scientists saw it on the leaf litter near streams. Scientists observed it between 1200 and 2000 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have seen the frog in one protected park, Parque Estadual de Campos de Jordão.[1]
