Thoropa lutzi
Species of frog
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Thoropa lutzi is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
| Thoropa lutzi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Cycloramphidae |
| Genus: | Thoropa |
| Species: | T. lutzi |
| Binomial name | |
| Thoropa lutzi Cochran, 1938 | |
Etymology
The specific name, lutzi, is in honor of Brazilian parasitologist Adolfo Lutz.[2]: 129–130
Geographic range
Thoropa lutzi is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro, at altitudes of 200–800 m (660–2,620 ft).[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of Thoropa lutzi are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rivers, and rocky areas.[1]
Behavior
Reproduction
Conservation status
Thoropa lutzi is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
