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Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Melanophryniscus montevidensis

Sapito de Darwin

Family: Bufonidae
Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Conservation status: Endangered


Description


Their adult size rarely exceeds 3 cm, with males being smaller than females, ranging from 18 to 21 mm, while females range from 22 to 25 mm. They have a jet black coloration with yellow and red spots on the ventral side. The head is wider than long. The toes of both the fore and hind limbs have serrated edges and poorly developed interdigital membranes. The natural populations of this species are highly affected by urbanization.

Author of this compilation: Julián Jocce




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Photography ID: 625357
  Adult

La Pedrera
Rocha
Uruguay
02/14/2025
Pablo Eguia



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
226055614/02/2025UruguayRochaLa PedreraPablo Eguia
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Melanophryniscus montevidensis – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 25/09/2026.