Melanophryniscus sanmartini
Melanophryniscus sanmartini (common name: San Martin redbelly toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Uruguay and southernmost Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).[2] Its natural habitats are grasslands and rocky outcrops. Reproduction takes place in small streams. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by exotic tree plantations.[1]
Melanophryniscus sanmartini | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Bufonidae |
Genus: | Melanophryniscus |
Species: | M. sanmartini |
Binomial name | |
Melanophryniscus sanmartini Klappenbach, 1968 | |
References
- Lavilla, E. & Langone, J. (2004). "Melanophryniscus sanmartini". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54828A11211264. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54828A11211264.en.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus sanmartini Klappenbach, 1968". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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