Brachycephalus_izecksohni

<i>Brachycephalus izecksohni</i>

Brachycephalus izecksohni

Species of frog

Brachycephalus izecksohni is a species of frog in the family Brachycephalidae endemic to Brazil.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes in the areas of Pico Torre da Prata, between the districts of Guaratuba and Paranaguá in Paraná, Brazil. Named for Brazilian herpetologist Eugenio Izecksohn,[2] it is found in leaf-litter and is diurnal.[1]

Quick Facts Brachycephalus izecksohni, Conservation status ...

It is threatened by habitat loss for logging, cattle pasture and agriculture such as sugar cane, coffee, and exotic trees.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Simon Stuart (2006). "Brachycephalus izecksohni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61747A12553638. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61747A12553638.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
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