Schmidt's Spinythumb Frog
Crossodactylus schmidti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylodidae (Hylodid Frogs)
- GenusCrossodactylus (Spinythumb Frogs)
- SpeciesCrossodactylus schmidti (Schmidt's Spinythumb Frog)
About the Schmidt's Spinythumb Frog
Crossodactylus schmidti or Schmidt's spinythumb frog is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and rivers. People have seen it between 300 and 750 meters above sea level.
It is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Karl Patterson Schmidt, American herpetologist. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Schmidt's Spinythumb Frog in Iguaçu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.