Melanophryniscus dorsalis
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Melanophryniscus dorsalis (Mertens, 1933) |
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Melanophryniscus stelzneri ssp. dorsalis Gallardo, 1961 |
Melanophryniscus dorsalis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent freshwater marshes, and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.
[edit] Source
- Garcia, P. 2004. Melanophryniscus dorsalis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.