Gaudichaud's Frog
Crossodactylus gaudichaudii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylodidae (Hylodid Frogs)
- GenusCrossodactylus (Spinythumb Frogs)
- SpeciesCrossodactylus gaudichaudii (Gaudichaud's Frog)
About the Gaudichaud's Frog
Crossodactylus gaudichaudii is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. The species is endemic to Brazil. The specific name, gaudichaudii, is in honor of French botanist Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré. C. gaudichaudii is found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The natural habitats of C. gaudichaudii are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and rivers, at altitudes from sea level to 1,800 m (5,900 ft). C. gaudichaudi is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gaudichaud's Frog in Serra dos Órgãos 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 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |