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Cycloramphus Lithomimeticus
''Cycloramphus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Cycloramphidae The Cycloramphidae are a family of frogs endemic to southeastern Brazil. This family has seen large changes in its composition. Genera that have at some point been included in the Cycloramphidae are at present placed in the Alsodidae, Hylodidae .... The genus is endemic to the southeastern Brazil. They are sometimes known as the button frogs. Species There are 28 species: References Cycloramphidae Amphibians of South America Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johann Jakob Von Tschudi
Johann Jakob von Tschudi (25 July 1818 – 8 October 1889) was a Swiss naturalist, explorer and diplomat. Biography Tschudi was born in Glarus to Johann Jakob Tschudi, a merchant, and Anna Maria Zwicky. He studied natural sciences and medicine at the universities of Neuchâtel, Leiden and Paris. In 1838 he travelled to Peru, where he remained for five years exploring and collecting plants in the Andes. He went to Vienna in 1843. In 1845 he described 18 new species of South American reptiles. Between 1857 and 1859 he visited Brazil and other countries in South America. In 1860 he was appointed Swiss ambassador to Brazil, remaining so until 1868, and again spent time exploring the country and collecting plants for the museums of Neuchâtel, Glarus, and Freiburg. In 1868 he became minister to Vienna. Peru He wrote a textbook on Peru called ''Peruvian antiquities'' in which he recorded various aspects of Peruvian life and history. In his book he explained the various skull angles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Dubius
''Cycloramphus dubius'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Common name São Paulo button frog has been coined for it. Description Males can grow to and females to in snout–vent length; the mean adult size for males and females is and , respectively. The body is dorso-ventrally flattened. The snout is rounded or has a flared lip. The toes are moderately webbed. Dorsal skin is granular-rugose and overlain with shagreen. Dorsal coloration is uniform or rarely blotched but without distinctive colors. Reproduction Reproduction takes place near small waterfalls and continues throughout the year. Males call at night from rock crevices near the waterfalls. Average clutch size is 60 eggs (range 30–80 eggs). The eggs are deposited as a single layer outside water, but where they receive constant moisture from water droplets or spray. Males guard egg clutches and can defend them aggressively. The eggs are in dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Rhyakonastes
''Cycloramphus rhyakonastes'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont .... It is threatened by habitat loss. References rhyakonastes Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1983 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Organensis
''Cycloramphus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Cycloramphidae The Cycloramphidae are a family of frogs endemic to southeastern Brazil. This family has seen large changes in its composition. Genera that have at some point been included in the Cycloramphidae are at present placed in the Alsodidae, Hylodidae .... The genus is endemic to the southeastern Brazil. They are sometimes known as the button frogs. Species There are 28 species: References Cycloramphidae Amphibians of South America Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Ohausi
''Cycloramphus ohausi'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Serra dos Órgãos in southeastern Brazil. The specific name ''ohausi'' honors Friedrich Ohaus, a German physicist and herpetologist. Common name Wandolleck's button frog has been proposed for this species. ''Cycloramphus ohausi'' is a forest species associated with streams. It occurs at elevations of above sea level Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum. In geodesy, it is formalized as ''orthometric heights''. The comb .... it was recorded as common in surveys in the 1970s, but more recent surveys have failed to detect it. The known range is protected by the Serra dos Órgãos National Park. The reason for the apparent decline could be chytridiomycosis. References ohausi Frogs of South America Amphibians of Brazil Endemic fauna of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Mirandaribeiroi
''Cycloramphus mirandaribeiroi'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae The Cycloramphidae are a family of frogs endemic to southeastern Brazil. This family has seen large changes in its composition. Genera that have at some point been included in the Cycloramphidae are at present placed in the Alsodidae, Hylodidae .... It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. Its population is in decline. References References mirandaribeiroi Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1983 {{Leptodactylidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Migueli
''Cycloramphus migueli'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. References migueli Miguel Bernardo Bianquetti (born 19 December 1951), known as Migueli, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender. A player of immense physical power – he was nicknamed ''Tarzan''– he was best known for his Barcelona sp ... Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1988 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Lutzorum
''Cycloramphus lutzorum'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont ..., rivers, and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. References lutzorum Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1983 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Lithomimeticus
''Cycloramphus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Cycloramphidae The Cycloramphidae are a family of frogs endemic to southeastern Brazil. This family has seen large changes in its composition. Genera that have at some point been included in the Cycloramphidae are at present placed in the Alsodidae, Hylodidae .... The genus is endemic to the southeastern Brazil. They are sometimes known as the button frogs. Species There are 28 species: References Cycloramphidae Amphibians of South America Endemic fauna of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Juimirim
''Cycloramphus juimirim'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont ... and rivers. References juimirim Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1989 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Izecksohni
''Cycloramphus izecksohni'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil and occurs in the Serra do Mar in the states of Santa Catarina, Paraná, and São Paulo. Prior to its description in 1983, it was confused with '' Cycloramphus duseni''. Common name Izecksohn's button frog has been coined for this species. Etymology The specific name ''izecksohni'' honours Eugênio Izecksohn, a Brazilian herpetologist. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is hidden. The toes have moderate webbing. The dorsum is brown without distinctive colors. The texture is dorsal with small to large warts. The male advertisement call consists of individual notes emitted sporadically. The call is short, lasting about 0.03 seconds. The maximum energy is at 2200–2400 Hz. Habitat and conservation ''Cycloramphus izecksohni''ast-flowing streams in primary and old secondary fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycloramphus Granulosus
''Cycloramphus granulosus'' is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Description TSMF is generally found in large, discont ... and rivers. References granulosus Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1929 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |