Physalaemus maximus

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Physalaemus maximus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Physalaemus
Species:
P. maximus
Binomial name
Physalaemus maximus
Feio, Pombal & Caramaschi, 1999

Physalaemus maximus is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Leandro O. Drummond (2008). "Physalaemus maximus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2008: e.T29442A9497452. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T29442A9497452.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.