Maldonada redbelly toad
Melanophryniscus moreirae
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusMelanophryniscus (South American redbelly toads)
- SpeciesMelanophryniscus moreirae (Maldonada redbelly toad)
About the Maldonada redbelly toad
The Maldonada redbelly toad (Melanophryniscus moreirae) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Maldonada redbelly toad in Itatiaia 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Maldonada redbelly toad in Itatiaia National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Maldonada redbelly toad sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 47 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Maldonada redbelly toad in Itatiaia National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Maldonada redbelly toad in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.