Phyllodytes edelmoi Peixoto, Caramaschi & Freire, 2003

Taxonomic Classification

Phyllodytes edelmoi is a species of frog in the Hylidae family that is endemic to Brazil.

Elevation Range

Individuals of this species have been observed at elevations up to 650 meters above sea level.

Habitat Types

They have been found in forests and on rocky ground near cliffs and on mountains.

Microhabitat Use

Scientists have observed this species living both on land and in bromeliad plants that grow on trees.

Reproduction

Females of this species lay their eggs in small pools of water that collect inside bromeliad leaves; tadpoles hatch and develop in these pools.

Hypothesized Habitat

Scientists hypothesize that this frog may also live in bromeliads in residential gardens, but this has not been confirmed.

Conservation Status

This species is not classified as endangered, which researchers attribute to its ability to survive in disturbed habitats.