Syncope carvalhoi

Syncope carvalhoi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Microhylidae
Genus: Syncope
Species: S. carvalhoi
Binomial name
Syncope carvalhoi
Nelson, 1975

Syncope carvalhoi is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in Colombia, Peru, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Major Threats

Habitat loss from farming and logging are the main threats to Syncope carvalhoi frog.

References

  • Icochea, J.; Angulo, A.; Jungfer, K.-H.; Castro, F.; Rueda, J.V. (2004). "Chiasmocleis carvalhoi". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T58020A115203964. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58020A11717408.en. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  • IUCN, Conservation International, and NatureServe. 2004. Global Amphibian Assessment. <www.globalamphibians.org>. Accessed on 21 February 2008.


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