Dendropsophus meridianus
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Dendropsophus meridianus

Dendropsophus meridianus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil.

Appearance

Dendropsophus meridianus are small frogs: males measure 17–20 mm (0.67–0.79 in) and females 20–24 mm (0.79–0.94 in) in snout–vent length. The body is elongate with an angular snout. The dorsum has light orange background with a dark stripe running over the canthus rostralis and disappearing on the sides of the body. There is also a pair of similar, dark lines beginning on the interocular region. The dorsal pattern is occasionally absent or include an additional pair of dark lines over the sacrum, or dark dots and fragments. The underside is immaculate.

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References

1. Dendropsophus meridianus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendropsophus_meridianus
2. Dendropsophus meridianus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55556/11317052

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