Girard's Dwarf Frog
Physalaemus signifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusPhysalaemus
- SpeciesPhysalaemus signifer (Girard's Dwarf Frog)
About the Girard's Dwarf Frog
Physalaemus signifer is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. This frog is an obligate forest dweller. It has been found in flooded areas and in and near ponds within and near the edges of primary and secondary forest. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 1,200 m (0 and 3,937 ft) above sea level. It has been reported in protected places.
These frogs reproduce in temporary and permanent ponds and in nearby mud or leaf litter. The adult frog makes a foam nest for the eggs. The tadpoles develop in the ponds. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. Its principal threat is forest loss associated with urbanization, small- and large-scale acrigulture, silviculture, and livestock grazing. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Girard's Dwarf 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 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Girard's Dwarf Frog in Serra dos Órgãos National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Girard's Dwarf Frog sighting in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Girard's Dwarf Frog in Serra dos Órgãos National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Girard's Dwarf Frog in Serra dos Órgãos National Park in our monthly data.