Proceratophrys paviotii

Proceratophrys paviotii is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.^[2][3][1]

Proceratophrys paviotii
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Odontophrynidae
Genus:	Proceratophrys
Species:	P. paviotii
Binomial name
Proceratophrys paviotii Kwet and Faivovich, 2001

Habitat

Scientists have found this frog in leaf litter in rainforests between 50 and 800 meters above sea level.^[1]

This frog has been reported in many protected parks.^[1]

Reproduction

The female frog deposits eggs in streams sandy bottoms. The tadpoles develop in the stream.^[1]

Young

The IUCN classifies this species as near threatened. The threats it faces include habitat loss from the century and more of human exploitation of areas in its range from logging, agriculture, silviculture, and livestock grazing.^[1]

Original description

• Cruz CAG; Prado GM; Izecksohn E (2005). "Nova especie de Protoceratophrys Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 do sudeste do Brasil (Amphibia, Anura, Leptodactylidae)". Arquivos do Museu Nacional Rio de Janeiro. 63: 298–295.