Physalaemus maximus
| Physalaemus maximus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. maximus |
| Binomial name | |
| Physalaemus maximus Feio, Pombal & Caramaschi, 1999 | |
Physalaemus maximus is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Nascimento, L.B. & Pimenta, B. 2004. Physalaemus maximus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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