Limnomedusa macroglossa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Alsodidae |
Genus: |
Limnomedusa Fitzinger, 1843 |
Species: | L. macroglossa
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Binomial name | |
Limnomedusa macroglossa | |
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Limnomedusa macroglossa (common name: rapids frog) is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae, [2] in the monotypic genus Limnomedusa. [3] It is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, and northern Paraguay. [2]
Limnomedusa macroglossa are found in open and forested areas on rocky soil along rivers. Tadpoles are found in temporary river-side pools [1] and slow-flowing water. [4]
It is threatened by habitat degradation due to agricultural activities, water pollution, hydroelectric development, and pine plantations. For example, the Itaipu Dam destroyed populations in Paraná. [1]
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