Melanophryniscus
Encyclopedia
Melanophryniscus is a genus of toad
s composed of 25 amphibian species located in Argentina
, south of Bolivia
, Brazil
, Paraguay
and Uruguay
.
Toad
A toad is any of a number of species of amphibians in the order Anura characterized by dry, leathery skin , short legs, and snoat-like parotoid glands...
s composed of 25 amphibian species located in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, south of Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
and Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
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Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name |
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| Melanophryniscus admirabilis Melanophryniscus admirabilis Melanophryniscus admirabilis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.... |
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| Melanophryniscus alipioi | |
| Melanophryniscus atroluteus Melanophryniscus atroluteus Melanophryniscus atroluteus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, and canals and... |
Uruguay Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus cambaraensis Melanophryniscus cambaraensis Melanophryniscus cambaraensis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, and... |
Brazilian Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus cupreuscapularis Melanophryniscus cupreuscapularis Melanophryniscus cupreuscapularis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Argentina.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and intermittent freshwater marshes.It is threatened by... |
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| Melanophryniscus devincenzii Melanophryniscus devincenzii Melanophryniscus devincenzii is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina, Uruguay, possibly Brazil, and possibly Paraguay.... |
Rivera Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus dorsalis Melanophryniscus dorsalis Melanophryniscus dorsalis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family which is endemic to Brazil and is threatened by habitat loss. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent freshwater marshes, and sandy shores.... |
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| Melanophryniscus estebani | |
| Melanophryniscus fulvoguttatus Melanophryniscus fulvoguttatus Melanophryniscus fulvoguttatus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and intermittent freshwater marshes.It is... |
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| Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Melanophryniscus klappenbachi is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina, Paraguay, possibly Bolivia, and possibly Brazil.... |
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| Melanophryniscus krauczuki Melanophryniscus krauczuki Melanophryniscus krauczuki is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Argentina.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.-Source:... |
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| Melanophryniscus langonei | |
| Melanophryniscus macrogranulosus Melanophryniscus macrogranulosus Melanophryniscus macrogranulosus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, and .It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Torres Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus montevidensis | Montevideo Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus moreirae | Maldonado Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus orejasmirandai Melanophryniscus orejasmirandai Melanophryniscus orejasmirandai is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Uruguay.Its natural habitats are temperate grassland, rivers, and rocky areas.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Orejas-Miranda Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.It is threatened by habitat... |
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| Melanophryniscus paraguayensis | |
| Melanophryniscus rubriventris Melanophryniscus rubriventris Melanophryniscus rubriventris is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, rivers, rural gardens, heavily degraded former forest, and canals and... |
Yungas Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus sanmartini Melanophryniscus sanmartini Melanophryniscus sanmartini is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Uruguay and possibly Brazil.Its natural habitats are temperate grassland, rivers, and rocky areas.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
San Martin Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus simplex Melanophryniscus simplex Melanophryniscus simplex is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, intermittent freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes.... |
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| Melanophryniscus spectabilis Melanophryniscus spectabilis Melanophryniscus spectabilis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and possibly Paraguay.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and... |
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| Melanophryniscus stelzneri | Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus tumifrons | Swelling Redbelly Toad |
| Melanophryniscus vilavelhensis | |