Sphaenorhynchus prasinus

Sphaenorhynchus prasinus

Bokermann's lime treefrog

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Sphaenorhynchus prasinus

Sphaenorhynchus prasinus, or Bokermann's lime treefrog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to eastern and southeastern Brazil and occurs in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, and Minas Gerais.

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The species occurs in secondary forest, clearings in forest, and forest edges at elevations below 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level. Breeding takes place in temporary ponds. It is locally very abundant, but its population is believed to decreasing, probably due to habitat loss.

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References

1. Sphaenorhynchus prasinus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaenorhynchus_prasinus
2. Sphaenorhynchus prasinus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56021/11411210

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