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 2 Ariadne Angulo (2008). Hylodes fredi. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ 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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