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Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883) is a animal in the Leptodactylidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883)

Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883)

Physalaemus gracilis is an adaptable widespread Leptodactylidae frog found in parts of southern South America.

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Genus
Physalaemus
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Physalaemus gracilis (Boulenger, 1883)

Taxonomic Classification

Physalaemus gracilis is a frog species belonging to the family Leptodactylidae.

Distribution

Its confirmed distribution includes southern Brazil, Uruguay, and adjacent areas of Argentina; it is also thought to occur in Paraguay.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats are forest borders and Cerrado grasslands.

Adaptability to Disturbed Habitats

It is an adaptable species that can also live in heavily disturbed and polluted habitats.

Reproduction

It reproduces by creating foam nests in natural temporary pools.

Conservation Status

This abundant, widespread species does not currently face any major threats.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Leptodactylidae Physalaemus

More from Leptodactylidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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