Limnomedusa macroglossa explained

Limnomedusa macroglossa (common name: rapids frog) is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae,[1] in the monotypic genus Limnomedusa.[2] It is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, and northern Paraguay.[1]

Limnomedusa macroglossa are found in open and forested areas on rocky soil along rivers. Tadpoles are found in temporary river-side pools and slow-flowing water.[3]

It is threatened by habitat degradation due to agricultural activities, water pollution, hydroelectric development, and pine plantations. For example, the Itaipu Dam destroyed populations in Paraná.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Limnomedusa macroglossa (Duméril and Bibron, 1841) . Frost, Darrel R. . 2014 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 28 May 2014.
  2. Web site: Limnomedusa Fitzinger, 1843 . Frost, Darrel R. . 2014 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 28 May 2014.
  3. 10.1080/00222930902767474. Breeding biology of the rapids frog Limnomedusa macroglossa (Anura: Cycloramphidae) in southern Brazil. Journal of Natural History. 43. 19–20. 1195–1206. 2009. Kaefer . I. L. . Both . C. . Cechin . S. Z. . 84875940.

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