Melanophryniscus sanmartini

Melanophryniscus sanmartini
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Melanophryniscus
Species: M. sanmartini
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus sanmartini
Klappenbach, 1968

Melanophryniscus sanmartini (common name: San Martin redbelly toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Uruguay and southernmost Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).[2] Its natural habitats are grasslands and rocky outcrops. Reproduction takes place in small streams. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by exotic tree plantations.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Lavilla, E. & Langone, J. (2004). "Melanophryniscus sanmartini". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus sanmartini Klappenbach, 1968". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 13 August 2015.


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