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| Brachycephalus nanicus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Brachycephalidae |
| Genus: | Brachycephalus |
| Species: | B. nanicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachycephalus nanicus Nunes et al., 2025 | |
Brachycephalus nanicus is a species of small frogs in the family Brachycephalidae endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is one of more than 40 named species within the genus Brachycephalus , and is most closely related to Brachycephalus puri . [1] B. nanicus is a very small species; adult males range from 6.9–9.0 millimetres (0.27–0.35 in) (SVL), while females are slightly larger, at 9.2–9.6 mm (0.36–0.38 in). It is characterized as a "flea-toad", having a more slender body and more dull coloration than the rounder and brighter "pumpkin toadlet" members of the genus. It has smooth skin, a rounded snout when seen from above, a lacking first toe, and a brown coloration with scattered golden spots and a dark stripe running down the side and thigh. [2]
