Proceratophrys redacta

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

Proceratophrys redacta
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Odontophrynidae
Genus:	Proceratophrys
Species:	P. redacta
Binomial name
Proceratophrys redacta Teixeira, Amaro, Recoder, Vechio, and Rodrigues, 2012

Habitat

Scientists observed this frog near streams in dry Caatinga habitats between 890 and 1250 meters above sea level.^[1]

The frog's range overlaps Parque Estadual do Morro do Chapéu but scientists have not reported it inside the park.^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this species as endangered. The principal threats are habitat loss associated with iron mining, agriculture, and livestock grazing. Humans also use fire to convert the forest to fields. Scientists also believe wind farms might hurt the frog but they have not confirmed this.^[1]

Original description

• Teixeira Jr M; Amaro RC; Recoder RS; Vechio FD; Rodrigues MT (2012). "A new dwarf species of Proceratophrys Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 (Anura, Cycloramphicae) from the highlands of Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil". Zootaxa. 3551: 25–42.