Cycloramphus stejnegeri
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Cycloramphidae |
| Genus: | Cycloramphus |
| Species: | C. stejnegeri
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| Cycloramphus stejnegeri (
Noble , 1924) | |
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Cycloramphus stejnegeri is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. It is endemic to the Serra dos Órgãos in southeastern Brazil.[2] The specific name stejnegeri honors Leonhard Stejneger, a Norwegian–American herpetologist and ornithologist.[3] Common name Stejneger's button frog has been coined for this species.[2][3]
Description
Adult males measure 45–47 mm (1.8–1.9 in) and adult females 45–56 mm (1.8–2.2 in) in
dorsum is smooth or granular, usually having regular dorsal ridges. Coloration is non-distinctive and the dorsum may be uniform or have chevron-like markings. The posterior surface of the thigh has small or larger distinct light spots.[4]
Habitat and conservation
Cycloramphus stejnegeri occurs in forests at relatively high altitudes;
Cycloramphus stejnegeri is an uncommon species that has not been recorded from disturbed habitats. Major threats to it are unknown. The range is within the Serra dos Órgãos National Park.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Cycloramphus stejnegeri (Noble, 1924)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
- ^ .