Hylodes fredi
Hylodes fredi is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae, endemic to the island of Ilha Grande, Brazil.[1]
| Hylodes fredi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylodidae |
| Genus: | Hylodes |
| Species: | H. fredi |
| Binomial name | |
| Hylodes fredi Canedo & Pombal, 2007 | |
Description and biology
The tadpoles of Hylodes fredi whose limb buds have not yet formed reach a maximum size of 75.3 millimeters. Their color ranges between gray and brown; additionally, brown splotches can be seen on the body. The abdomen is slightly transparent, and the caudal fins are opaque. Adult males have been observed in calling activity throughout almost the whole year.[2]
References
- Ariadne Angulo (2008). "Hylodes fredi". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2008: e.T136039A4238364. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T136039A4238364.en. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- Laia, R.C. et al. 2010: Tadpole of Hylodes fredi (Anura; Hylodidae), a frog endemic to an Atlantic Forest island (Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro State), Brazil. Zootaxa, 2640: 62-64. Preview
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