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Hemiphractus scutatus

(Hemiphractus scutatus)

Description

Hemiphractus scutatus (Spix's horned treefrog) is a species of frog in the Hemiphractidae family. It is found in the upper Amazon basin in Bolivia, western Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and southern Colombia. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is a cryptic species. No major threats have been identified, but it can locally suffer from habitat loss. Its range includes several protected areas.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Hemiphractidae
Genus:Hemiphractus
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