Proceratophrys palustris

Proceratophrys palustris
Conservation status
Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Odontophrynidae
Genus:	Proceratophrys
Species:	P. palustris
Binomial name
Proceratophrys palustris Giaretta & Sazima, 1993

Proceratophrys palustris is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil. ^{[2] [3] [1]}

Habitat

This terrestrial, nocturnal frog lives in gallery forests. Scientists observed it between 1100 and 1500 meters above sea level. ^[1]

The frog's range includes two protected areas, Parque Natural Municipal Da Serra De São Domingos and Parque Estadual Águas Da Prataó, but scientists have not reported the frog there. ^[1]

Reproduction

This frog reproduces in streams with muddy bottoms. ^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as critically endangered. The principal threats are habitat loss. The area has been heavily exploited and there is only some forest remaining. People cut down forest for timber and in favor of urbanization, agriculture, sericulture, and livestock cultivation. ^[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Plateau Smooth Horned Frog: Proceratophrys palustris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023: e.T57306A121249009. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57306A121249009.en . Retrieved September 7, 2025.
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Proceratophrys palustris Giaretta and Sazima, 1993". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
3. "Proceratophrys palustris Giaretta and Sazima, 1993". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 7, 2025.