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Physalaemus maximus

(Physalaemus maximus)

Description

Physalaemus maximus is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Leptodactylidae
Genus:Physalaemus
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