Hylodes magalhaesi

Hylodes magalhaesi, or the São Paulo tree toad, is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. They measure between 28 and 32 mm, and live at altitudes of 1400 to 1800 m in the Mantiqueira mountain range.

Hylodes magalhaesi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylodidae
Genus: Hylodes
Species:
H. magalhaesi
Binomial name
Hylodes magalhaesi
(Bokermann, 1964)

Appearance

The adult male frog measures about 29.2 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog about 33 mm. Scientists note that their tympanums are larger in diameter than their eyes. The skin of the dorsum is dark with white blotches.[3]

Young

The tadpoles of this frog can be found year-round in streams in primary forests.[3]

Threats

Scientists link the reduced population of this frog to habitat loss, including urbanization and deforestation. Introduced species may also be outcompeting it. In 2013, scientists reported the presence of the deadly chytridiomycosis fungus growing on some specimens. This fungus can be lethal to amphibians.[3]

Etymology

This frog's Latin name was given in honor of Dr. José Carlos Reis de Magalhães, who helped collect samples and perform studies.[3]

References
  1. Carlos Frederico da Rocha, Monique Van Sluys, Carlos Alberto Gonçalves da Cruz (2010). "Hylodes magalhaesi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T57093A11569973. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T57093A11569973.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. "Hylodes magalhaesi (Bokermann, 1964)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. Diogo B. Provete (February 2, 2013). Ann T. Chang (ed.). "Hylodes magalhaesi (Bokermann, 1964)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved October 11, 2023.


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