Dendropsophus decipiens

Dendropsophus decipiens is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil between the Pernambuco and Rio de Janeiro states,[2] or following IUCN, between the Maranhão and São Paulo states.[1] It is also known as Brazilian coastal treefrog.[2]

Dendropsophus decipiens

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Dendropsophus
Species:
D. decipiens
Binomial name
Dendropsophus decipiens
(A. Lutz, 1925)
Synonyms[2]

Hyla decipiens Lutz, 1925

Dendropsophus decipiens is a very common species occurring in a wide range of habitats, such as open areas (pastures, grassland, and savanna), primary and secondary forests, and coastal restinga scrubland, at elevations up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level. Typically, it is found on vegetation near water. The eggs are laid on tree leaves above bodies of water (both temporary and permanent); the tadpoles fall into the water where they continue to develop.[1] It is a very adaptable species that does not face any known threats and that occurs in many protected areas.[1]

References
  1. Andrade, G.; Potsch de Carvalho-e-Silva, S.; Gonçalves da Cruz, C.A. (2010). "Dendropsophus decipiens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T55463A11301143. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T55463A11301143.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2017). "Dendropsophus decipiens (Lutz, 1925)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 March 2017.


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