Hylodes fredi

Hylodes fredi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylodidae
Genus: Hylodes
Species: H. fredi
Binomial name
Hylodes fredi
Canedo & Pombal, 2007

Hylodes fredi is a species of frog in the Hylodidae family, endemic to the island of Ilha Grande, Brazil.[1]

Description and biology

The tadpoles of Hylodes fredi whose limb buds have not yet formed reach a maximum size of 75.3 millimeters. Their color ranges between gray and brown; additionally, brown splotches can be seen on the body. The abdomen is slightly transparent, and the caudal fins are opaque. Adult males have been observed in calling activity throughout almost the whole year.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Ariadne Angulo (2008). "Hylodes fredi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  2. Laia, R.C. et al. 2010: Tadpole of Hylodes fredi (Anura; Hylodidae), a frog endemic to an Atlantic Forest island (Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro State), Brazil. Zootaxa, 2640: 62-64. Preview


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