Physalaemus henselii

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Physalaemus henselii
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Physalaemus
Species:
P. henselii
Binomial name
Physalaemus henselii
(Peters, 1872)

Physalaemus henselii is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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<i>Physalaemus fernandezae</i> species of amphibian

Physalaemus fernandezae is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Uruguay, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

<i>Physalaemus gracilis</i> species of amphibian

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