Rupirana cardosoi
Rupirana cardosoi is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Rupirana. It is endemic to northern Espinhaço Mountains, Bahia, Brazil. Its natural habitats are banks of small streams in high-altitude (about 1,200 m (3,900 ft) asl) grassy vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss. Part of the range is within the Chapada Diamantina National Park.
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Range & habitat
This frog lives in the northern Espinhaço Mountains, in Bahia, Brazil. This frog lives next to small streams with white sandy bottoms, where it has been found near grassy vegetation. It has been reported at high elevations, between 900 and 1,200 m (2,950 and 3,940 ft) above sea level in Caatinga and campos rupestres places. Some of this population has been found inside Chapada Diamantina National Park and Morro do Chápeu State Park.
Wikipedia: “Habitat”
What it does
The frog reproduces in temporary bodies of water with rocks or sand on the bottom. The female frog has a clutch of about 120 eggs. The tadpoles swim near the bottom.
Wikipedia: “Reproduction”
In human culture
Scientists named this frog cardosoi for Adão José Cardoso, a Brazilian herpetologist.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
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