Brachycephalus rotenbergae explained

Brachycephalus rotenbergae is a species of toadlet in the family Brachycephalidae. It was first described in 2021. The species is found in the forests of the Brazilian state of São Paulo in the south Mantiqueira mountain range and the semidecidual forests.[1] [2] [3]

Description

Brachycephalus rotenbergae males are around 1.35 to 1.6 cm long with females being 1.6-1.8 cm long. Brachycephalus rotenbergae colors may work as a camouflage in their microhabitat, since there are great amounts of tiny yellow and orange leaves, mushrooms and seeds on the ground, especially during the active season.

Range

The species is native to Brazil in the state of São Paulo. It is found in the Mantiqueira mountain range and the semidecidual forests located in the municipalities of Mogi das Cruzes, Campinas, and Jundiaí.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Hidden by the name: A new fluorescent pumpkin toadlet from the Brachycephalus ephippium group (Anura: Brachycephalidae). Ivan. Nunes. Carla S.. Guimarães. Pedro Henrique A. G.. Moura. Mariana. Pedrozo. Matheus de Toledo. Moroti. Leandro M.. Castro. Daniel R.. Stuginski. Edelcio. Muscat. April 28, 2021. PLOS ONE. 16. 4. e0244812 . 10.1371/journal.pone.0244812. 33909613 . 8081201 . 2021PLoSO..1644812N . free.
  2. Web site: New pumpkin toadlet species found—and it secretly glows in the dark. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430192133/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/new-pumpkin-toadlet-species-found-glows-in-the-dark. dead. April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021. Animals.
  3. Web site: New Species of Poisonous Fluorescent Frog Discovered in Brazil Biology Sci-News.com. 2021-12-03. Breaking Science News Sci-News.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: New Species of Poisonous Fluorescent Frog Discovered in Brazil | Biology | Sci-News.com. Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com.