Elachistocleis piauiensis

Elachistocleis piauiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Elachistocleis
Species: E. piauiensis
Binomial name
Elachistocleis piauiensis
Caramaschi & Jim, 1983

Elachistocleis piauiensis is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  • Skuk, G.; Verdade, V. (2004). "Elachistocleis piauiensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T57810A11685749. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T57810A11685749.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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