Phyllomedusa bahiana is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Bahia and Brazil.[3] Scientists have seen it in mountain habitats, between 280 and 1000 meters above sea level.[4][1]

Phyllomedusa bahiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Phyllomedusa
Species:
P. bahiana
Binomial name
Phyllomedusa bahiana
Lutz, 1925
Synonyms[2]
  • Pithecopus bahiana (Lutz, 1925)
  • Pithecopus burmeisteri bahiana (Lutz, 1925)
  • Phyllomedusa burmeisteri bahiana Lutz, 1925

This frog has been observed in forests near permanent bodies of water. The female frog lays eggs on overhanging leaves. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water below.[1]

Scientists classify this frog as not in danger of dying out due to its large range, though there is some local threat from fire and other forest-destroying factors. The frog's range includes protected parks.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2022). "Phyllomedusa bahiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T135791A172235615. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Phyllomedusa bahiana". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Phyllomedusa bahiana (Lutz, 1925)". Amphibian Species of the World 6.0, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Phyllomedusa bahiana". Amphibiaweb. Retrieved September 7, 2021.