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Melanophryniscus klappenbachi

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Species of amphibian

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Melanophryniscus
Species: M. klappenbachi
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus klappenbachi
Prigioni and Langone, 2000

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi, also known as Klappenbach's red-bellied frog, is a South American species of toad in the family Bufonidae.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in the Gran Chaco in northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and possibly in Bolivia. Its specific name refers to Miguel Angel Klappenbach, a Uruguayan zoologist.

Its natural habitats are shrublands, and it can also be found in disturbed areas such as livestock farms. It is an explosive breeder utilizing temporary pools.

Behaviour and ecology

Alkaloids produce toxins when consumed in large amounts, and one of the toxins that is given off is batrachotoxin-homobatrachotoxin, which contributes to the toxicity of the species. When fed diets with low levels of alkaloids, there was a decrease in the amount of this toxin produced.

Threats

Melanophryniscus klappenbachi is a common species facing no significant threats. It is present in the international pet trade.

References

  1. ^ Lucy Aquino, Axel Kwet, Diego Baldo, Jorge Céspedez (2004). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T54822A11209703. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T54822A11209703.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Melanophryniscus klappenbachi Prigioni and Langone, 2000". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  3. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. ISBN 978-1-907807-44-2.
  4. Mebs, D.; Pogoda, W.; Toennes, S. W. (2018). "Loss of skim alkaloids in Poison Toads, Melanophryniscus klappenbachi (Anura: Bufonidae) when fed alkaloid-free diet". Toxicon. 150: 267–269. doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2018.06.075. PMID 29913195. S2CID 49296516.
Taxon identifiers
Melanophryniscus klappenbachi


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