Hylodes caete
| Hylodes caete | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylodidae |
| Genus: | Hylodes |
| Species: | H. caete |
| Binomial name | |
| Hylodes caete Malagoli, de Sá, Canedo & Haddad, 2017 | |
Hylodes caete is a species of frogs in the Hylodidae family. It is endemic to Serra do Mar, in the State of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific name caete is derived from two Tupi words, caa and ete, meaning "true forests".
Description
Adult males measure 31–32 mm (1.2–1.3 in) in snout–vent length. It is the fourth member of the genus to found nuptial tubercles on the thumb.[3]
Habitat
The species can be found in thick vegetative areas with fast flowing streams and clear water nearby.
References
- ↑ "Hylodes caete Malagoli, de Sá, Canedo & Haddad, 2017". Amphibia Web. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ "A New Species of Hylodes (Anura, Hylodidae) from Serra do Mar, Southeastern Brazil: The Fourth with Nuptial Thumb Tubercles". Zootaxa. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ "A New Species of Hylodes (Anura, Hylodidae) from Serra do Mar, Southeastern Brazil: The Fourth with Nuptial Thumb Tubercles". Herpetologica. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
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