Physalaemus kroyeri is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Physalaemus |
| Species: | P. kroyeri
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| Physalaemus kroyeri | |
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Gomphobates kröyeri Reinhardt and Lütken, 1862 "1861" | |
Physalaemus kroyeri is a very common, terrestrial frog. Its natural habitat is dry "Caatinga" savanna. It also occupies open areas where the Atlantic forest has been cleared. It is usually found near temporary ponds or in the water. It breeds in these temporary ponds, building a foam nest.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Cristina Arzabe, Débora Silvano (2004). "Physalaemus kroyeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T57261A11611290. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57261A11611290.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Physalaemus kroyeri (Reinhardt and Lütken, 1862)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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