Nannophryne cophotis
| Nannophryne cophotis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Nannophryne |
| Species: | N. cophotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannophryne cophotis Boulenger, 1900 | |
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Nannophryne cophotis, or the Paramo toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae[2][3] that is endemic to northern Peru.[1][2] Its natural habitats are puna grassland, high-altitude plateaus, and dry scrubland; it also occurs agricultural land (e.g., potato and maize fields). It breeds in temporary small ponds and permanent shallow streams. Is an uncommon species.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Angulo, A., Córdova-Santa Gadea, J. & Sinsch, U. (2004). "Nannophryne cophotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Nannophryne cophotis (Boulenger, 1900)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ↑ "Bufonidae". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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