About Phyllomedusa tetraploidea Pombal & Haddad, 1992
Taxonomy
Phyllomedusa tetraploidea is a frog species that belongs to the subfamily Phyllomedusinae.
Distribution Range
Its known distribution includes Misiones Province in northern Argentina, Itapúa Department in extreme southeastern Paraguay, and the states of São Paulo and Paraná in southern Brazil.
Rainforest Habitat
This species lives in rainforests on herbaceous vegetation near swamps, at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,000 meters (1,300 to 3,300 feet) above sea level.
Modified Habitat Occurrence
It can also be found in secondary forests and pastures.
Reproduction
Females deposit their eggs in leaf nests built above the water of permanent forest pools, and tadpoles complete their development within these pools.
Population Abundance
The species is common across its range in Brazil and Argentina.
Threats and Conservation
The main threat it faces is habitat loss driven by agricultural activities, and it can currently be found in several protected areas.
