Hemiphractus scutatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Hemiphractidae |
Genus: | Hemiphractus |
Species: | H. scutatus
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Binomial name | |
Hemiphractus scutatus (
Spix, 1824)
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Synonyms [2] | |
Rana scutata Spix, 1824 |
Hemiphractus scutatus, also known as Spix's horned treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae. It is found in the upper Amazon basin in Bolivia, western Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and southern Colombia. [2] [3] [4]
Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. [1] [3] [4] It is a cryptic species. Although no significant threats have been found, habitat loss may locally affect it. There are several protected areas within its range. [1]
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