Proceratophrys cururu

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Proceratophrys cururu
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Odontophrynidae
Genus: Proceratophrys
Species:
P. cururu
Binomial name
Proceratophrys cururu
Eterovick & Sazima, 1998

Proceratophrys cururu is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, and intermittent rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Paula Cabral Eterovick, Débora Silvano (2004). "Proceratophrys cururu". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T57300A11614175. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57300A11614175.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.