Proceratophrys paviotii

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Proceratophrys paviotii
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Odontophrynidae
Genus: Proceratophrys
Species:
P. paviotii
Binomial name
Proceratophrys paviotii
Kwet and Faivovich, 2001

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

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Habitat

Scientists have found this frog in leaf litter in rainforests between 50 and 800 meters above sea level. [1]

This frog has been reported in many protected parks. [1]

Reproduction

The female frog deposits eggs in streams sandy bottoms. The tadpoles develop in the stream. [1]

Young

The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened. The threats it faces include habitat loss from the century and more of human exploitation of areas in its range from logging, agriculture, silviculture, and livestock grazing. [1]

Original description

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Proceratophrys paviotii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T135815A172235982. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T135815A172235982.en . Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Proceratophrys paviotii Cruz, Prado, and Izecksohn, 2005". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  3. "Proceratophrys paviotii Cruz, Prado, & Izecksohn, 2005". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 11, 2025.