Boana prasina

Boana prasina is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Southeastern Brazil and known from the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo,[1][2] and possibly further south.[1] Common name Burmeister's treefrog has been proposed to this species.[1][2]

Boana prasina
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Boana
Species:
B. prasina
Binomial name
Boana prasina
(Burmeister, 1856)
Synonyms[2]
  • Hyla quoyi Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1828 – nomen oblitum (disputed)
  • Hyla (Hyla) prasina Burmeister, 1856
  • Hypsiboas prasinus (Burmeister, 1856)
  • Boana quoyi (Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1828)

Boana prasina occurs in forested habitats and in grassland and pastureland at elevations of 800–1,400 m (2,600–4,600 ft) above sea level. These frogs are usually found on vegetation near ponds, pools, and lakes. Breeding takes place in permanent pools and small streams; the egg clutches are attached to vegetation in the water.[1]

Boana prasina is a common species, although some populations appear to have disappeared. It is threatened by water pollution and habitat loss caused by fire. It is present in several protected areas.[1]

References
  1. Kwet, A. & Garcia, P. (2004). "Boana prasina (formerly as: Hypsiboas prasinus)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T55611A11337900. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2020). "Boana prasina (Burmeister, 1856)". Amphibian Species of the World: An Online Reference. Version 6.1. American Museum of Natural History. doi:10.5531/db.vz.0001. Retrieved 3 May 2020.


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