Melanophryniscus klappenbachi

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Bufonidae
Genus:	Melanophryniscus
Species:	M. klappenbachi
Binomial name
	Melanophryniscus klappenbachi; Prigioni and Langone, 2000

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi (common name: Klappenbach's red-bellied frog) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in the Gran Chaco in northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and possibly in Bolivia.[1][2] Its specific name refers to Miguel Angel Klappenbach, a Uruguayan zoologist.[3]

Its natural habitats are shrublands, and it can also be found in disturbed areas such as livestock farms. It is an explosive breeder utilizing temporary pools.[1]

Alkaloids produce toxins when consumed in large amounts, and one of the toxins that is given off is batrachotoxin-homobatrachotoxin, which contributes to the toxicity of the species. When fed diets with low levels of alkaloids, there was a decrease in the amount of this toxin produced.[4]

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi is a common species facing no significant threats. It is present in the international pet trade.[1]

References

Lucy Aquino, Axel Kwet, Diego Baldo, Jorge Céspedez (2004). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54822A11209703. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54822A11209703.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Prigioni and Langone, 2000". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.
Mebs, D.; Pogoda, W.; Toennes, S. W. (2018). "Loss of skim alkaloids in Poison Toads, Melanophryniscus klappenbachi (Anura: Bufonidae) when fed alkaloid-free diet". Toxicon. 150: 267–269. doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.06.075. PMID 29913195. S2CID 49296516.

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[iucn_status_12_November_2021-1] Lucy Aquino, Axel Kwet, Diego Baldo, Jorge Céspedez (2004). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54822A11209703. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54822A11209703.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[frost-2] Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Prigioni and Langone, 2000". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 28 September 2015.

[3] Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.

[4] Mebs, D.; Pogoda, W.; Toennes, S. W. (2018). "Loss of skim alkaloids in Poison Toads, Melanophryniscus klappenbachi (Anura: Bufonidae) when fed alkaloid-free diet". Toxicon. 150: 267–269. doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.06.075. PMID 29913195. S2CID 49296516.