Proceratophrys renalis

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

Proceratophrys renalis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Odontophrynidae
Genus:	Proceratophrys
Species:	P. renalis
Binomial name
Proceratophrys renalis (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920)
Synonyms[2]
Ceratophrys renalis Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 Stombus renalis (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920)

Habitat

This frog lives in Atlantic forests, both seasonal and in gallery forests. Its range overlaps with many protected parks.^[1]

Relationship to humans

This frog is seen in the international pet trade.^[1]

Reproduction

The adult male frog calls from the leaf litter. The tadpoles develop streams with rocky, sandy bottoms.^[1]

Conservation and threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. The principal threats are habitat loss associated with urbanization, agriculture, cattle grazing, sericulture, and other uses.^[1]

Original description

• Prado GM; Pombal Jr., JP (2008). "Especies de Proceratophrys Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 com apendices palpebrais (Anura; Cycloramphidae)". Arq. Zool. 39: 1–85.