Proceratophrys phyllostomus

Proceratophrys phyllostomus
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Odontophrynidae
Genus:	Proceratophrys
Species:	P. phyllostomus
Binomial name
Proceratophrys phyllostomus Izecksohn, Cruz & Peixoto, 1999

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

Habitat

Scientists observed the frog on leaf litter in primary and secondary forest. Scientists observed the frog between 680 and 800 meters above sea level. ^{[2] [1]}

Scientists found a few dozen kilometers from Reserva Particular Do Patrimônio Natural and Reserva Biológica Augusto Ruschi but they have not reported it inside either of these protected places. ^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Threats include habitat loss in favor of agriculture, tree farms, and livestock grazing. Scientists note that while the area has undergone considerable deforestation, the rate of tree removal has slowed significantly, and some areas may be growing back. ^[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Proceratophrys phyllostomus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023: e.T57307A172230115. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57307A172230115.en . Retrieved September 8, 2025.
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Proceratophrys phyllostomus Izecksohn, Cruz, and Peixoto, 1999". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
3. "Proceratophrys phyllostomus Izecksohn, Cruz, and Peixoto, 1999". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved September 8, 2025.