Melanophryniscus simplex
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| Melanophryniscus simplex | |
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Melanophryniscus |
| Species: | M. simplex |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanophryniscus simplex Caramaschi & Cruz, 2002 | |
Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Garcia, P. 2004. Melanophryniscus simplex. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.
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