Melanophryniscus klappenbachi, also known as Klappenbach's red-bellied frog, is a South American species of toad in the family Bufonidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Melanophryniscus |
| Species: | M. klappenbachi
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| Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Prigioni and Langone, 2000
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Distribution and habitat edit
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]
Behaviour and ecology edit
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]
Threats edit
Melanophryniscus klappenbachi is a common species facing no significant threats. It is present in the international pet trade.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d 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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