Platypelis grandis
Species of frog
| Platypelis grandis | |
|---|---|
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Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Microhylidae |
| Subfamily: | Cophylinae |
| Genus: | Platypelis |
| Species: | P. grandis |
| Binomial name | |
| Platypelis grandis (Boulenger, 1889) | |
Platypelis grandis is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Juveniles are recognizable by the green protuberances on their body, which help them camouflage and hunt. When mature, coloring is brown and green. Insects make up the bulk of their diet.
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Cophyla grandis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T57957A84179422. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T57957A84179422.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
External links
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