Phyllomedusa distincta is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae, endemic to Brazil.[2] It has been observed as high as 1000 meters above sea level.[1]
| Phyllomedusa distincta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Phyllomedusa |
| Species: | P. distincta
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllomedusa distincta B. Lutz, 1950
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This frog has been found in primary forest and in secondary forest. People have seen it on shrubs near standing water. The female frog lays eggs on leaves overhanging permanent bodies of water. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water below.[1]
Scientists do not believe that this frog is in danger of dying out because of its extensive range, but it is in decline. This is because of habitat loss associated with urbanization, small-scale agriculture, silviculture, and logging.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Brownbelly Leaf Frog: Pithecopus distincta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T55849A172209740. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55849A172209740.en. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Phyllomedusa distincta Lutz, 1950 | Amphibian Species of the World". amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
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