Odontophrynus lavillai

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Odontophrynus lavillai
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Odontophrynidae
Genus: Odontophrynus
Species:
O. lavillai
Binomial name
Odontophrynus lavillai
Cei, 1985

Odontophrynus lavillai is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is found in northern Argentina, western and northern Paraguay, central-western Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and eastern Bolivia. [2] [3] [1]

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Odontophrynus lavillai is a fossorial frog. It occurs in open habitats from the Chaco to the Interandean Valles. Reproduction takes place in temporary waterbodies, including roadside ditches. It has shown some tolerance to habitat modification. [1]

Scientists have reported the frog in some protected areas: Parque Nacional Defensores del Chaco and Reserva Natural Cañada del Carmen. [1]

Reproduction

This frog reproduces in temporary bodies of water. [1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. Its principal threats are habitat loss by cutting down trees for wood usage, farmland, and cattle grazing. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Cei's Escuerzo: Odontophrynus lavillai". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T57191A101430676. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57191A101430676.en . Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Odontophrynus lavillai Cei, 1985". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Odontophrynus lavillai Cei, 1985". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved October 7, 2025.


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