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Proceratophrys renalis

Proceratophrys renalis

(Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920)
Sapo-de-chifres

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

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Proceratophrys renalis is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Habitat: This frog lives in Atlantic forests, both seasonal and in gallery forests. Its range overlaps with many protected parks.

Relationship to humans: This frog is seen in the international pet trade.

Reproduction: The adult male frog calls from the leaf litter. The tadpoles develop streams with rocky, sandy bottoms.

Conservation and threats: The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. The principal threats are habitat loss associated with urbanization, agriculture, cattle grazing, sericulture, and other uses.

Original description: 

Source: Wikipedia, article Proceratophrys renalis. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 581371
  Adult

Itacaré
Bahia
Brazil
02/09/2021
Glauco Oliveira



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
202517509/02/2021BrazilBahiaItacaréGlauco Oliveira
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Proceratophrys renalis – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 22/09/2026.