Hylomantis aspera

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Hylomantis aspera
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Hylomantis
Species:
H. aspera
Binomial name
Hylomantis aspera
Peters, 1873

Hylomantis aspera or the rough leaf frog is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is endemic to Brazil. [2] [3] It has been seen as high as 600 meters above sea level. [1]

This frog has been observed in forests, near the edges of forests, and in swamps, on leaves and on water plants. The tadpoles develop in temporary puddles. [1]

Scientists do not consider it endangered because of its large range and population. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Rough Leaf Frog: Agalychnis aspera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T55703A172207268. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55703A172207268.en . Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Hylomantis aspera (Peters, 1873)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  3. "Calllimedusa aspera". AmphibiaWeb. Amphibiaweb. Retrieved September 25, 2021.