''Hylodes caete'' is a
species
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of
frog
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s in the family
Hylodidae
Hylodidae, commonly known as giant Neotropical torrent frogs, is a Family (biology), family of frogs native to Brazil and northern Argentina. Phylogenetic evidence suggests the Hylodidae being the sister group to the Alsodidae.
''Megaelosia, Me ...
. It is
endemic
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to
Serra do Mar
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Geography
The Serra do Mar runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean coast from the state of Espírito Santo to southern Santa Ca ...
, in the
State of São Paulo
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, southeastern
Brazil
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.
Etymology
The specific name ''caete'' is derived from two Tupi words, ''caa'' and ''ete'', meaning "true forests".
Description
Adult males measure in snout–vent length. It is the fourth member of the genus to found
nuptial tubercles
Nuptial tubercles or breeding tubercles (also called pearl organs or nuptial efflorescence) are noticeable skin roughness or horny nodules that form on male fish during breeding. They are made of keratin, the same material as hair, hooves, and ...
on the thumb.
Habitat
The species can be found in thick vegetative areas with fast flowing streams and clear water nearby.
References
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caete
Endemic frogs of Brazil
Amphibians described in 2017