Don't want to see ads? Sign up...


Flag of Brasil Brazil

Amphibians 166 - Systematic Listing

(165 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 425

Last update: 04/10/2026 23:40:29

User: Glauco Oliveira Remove this filter

View my possible LIFERs
See more...

Brazil

General Information

Brazil is located in the central-east of South America, being the largest and most populous country on the continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and shares borders with all countries in South America, except Chile and Ecuador. Its geographical position is unique, as it covers a large part of the South American territory, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the pampas in the south. Brazil is a federal country, divided into 26 states and over 5,500 municipalities, which reflects its great geographical and cultural diversity.

As for how to get to Brazil, there are several transportation options. The country has a network of well-connected international airports, with the main ones being São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport. Additionally, Brazil has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main transportation hubs, and from there you can take flights, buses, or cars to reach other parts of the country. It is essential to note that, depending on the region and time of year, some roads and highways may be closed or difficult to access due to adverse weather conditions.

Brazil is a country with a great diversity of natural environments and landscapes. The Amazon rainforest, which covers a large part of the north of the country, is one of the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. In the south, the pampas and fields offer a more open and rolling landscape. The Brazilian coast, which stretches for over 7,000 kilometers, offers a wide variety of beaches, bays, and cliffs. In the interior of the country, there are mountains, plateaus, and valleys, which offer a more rugged and diverse landscape. The vegetation in Brazil is also very varied, from the dense tropical rainforest to the grasslands and savannas. The climate in Brazil is tropical in most of the country, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Brazil, it is essential to consider that the country is very large and diverse, and each region has its own characteristics and challenges. In general, the larger and more touristy cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, offer good infrastructure for visitors, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. However, in more remote and rural areas, the infrastructure may be more limited, and it is essential to plan ahead and be prepared for more basic conditions. It is recommended to research and plan ahead, especially if you plan to visit more remote areas or during the rainy season. Additionally, it is essential to respect local norms and regulations, especially in protected areas and national parks.

In summary, Brazil is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a wide variety of landscapes and natural environments. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to explore and enjoy the beauty and richness of this country, from the Amazon rainforest to the beaches and mountains of the south.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1CaudataPlethodontidaeBolitoglossa caldwellaeNative
  
2GymnophionaSiphonopidaeBoettger´s CaecilianCeciliaSiphonops paulensisNative
  
3AnuraAromobatidaeAllobates sumtuosusNative
  
4Stephen´s Rocket FrogAnomaloglossus stepheniNative
  
5BrachycephalidaeSapo-joia-do-anhangavaBrachycephalus pernixNative
  
6Sapo-de-ouro-da-mantiqueiraBrachycephalus rotenbergaeNative
  
7Ischnocnema guentheriNot listed
  
8Ischnocnema henseliiNative
  
9Ischnocnema sambaquiNot listed
  
10BufonidaeHoogmoed´s Harlequin FrogAtelopus hoogmoediNative
  
11Atelopus sp.Native
  
12Dendrophryniscus leucomystaxNative
  
13Melanophryniscus alipioiNot listed
  
14Maldonado Redbelly ToadSapo-flamenguinhoMelanophryniscus moreiraeNative
  
15Rhaebo guttatusNative
  
16Para ToadRhinella castaneoticaNative
  
17Bom Jardim ToadSapo OrejónRhinella dapsilisNative
  
18Cope´s ToadSapo CururúSapo-cururuRhinella diptychaNative
  
19Rhinella hoogmoediNative
  
20Rhinella ictericaNative
  
21Rhinella magnussoniNative
  
22Sapo ChaqueñoRhinella majorNative
  
23Sapo CrestadoRhinella margaritiferaNative
  
24Rhinella marinaNative
  
25Rhinella ornataNative
  
26CururuzinhoRhinella proboscideaNative
  
27CentrolenidaeRita’s GlassfrogRana De Cristal De RitaPerereca-de-vidroVitreorana ritaeNative
  
28CraugastoridaeRãzinhaBarycholos ternetziNative
  
29Rã-do-folhiçoHaddadus binotatusNative
  
30Common Big-headed FrogOreobates quixensisNative
  
31Rio Mamore Robber FrogPristimantis fenestratusNative
  
32Pristimantis ockendeniNative
  
33Pristimantis relictusNative
  
34Pristimantis vilarsiNot listed
  
35CycloramphidaeCycloramphus rhyakonastesNative
  
36Thoropa taophoraNative
  
37DendrobatidaeAllobates brunneusNative
  
38Yellow-painted Poison-arrow FrogSapo-flechaAmeerega flavopictaNative
  
39Ameerega hahneliNative
  
40Three-striped Poison FrogSapito Dargo TrillistadoSapo-flechaAmeerega trivittataNative
  
41Dendrobates TinctoriusSapo-garimpeiroDendrobates tinctoriusNative
  
42Ranitomeya cyanovittataNative
  
43HemiphractidaeFritziana mitusNative
  
44HylidaeRã-flautinhaAplastodiscus albosignatusNative
  
45Aplastodiscus arildaeNative
  
46Perereca-verdeBoana albomarginataNative
  
47Boana albopunctataNot listed
  
48Boana bandeirantesNative
  
49PererecaBoana bischoffiNative
  
50Giant Gladiator TreefrogSapo-canoeiroBoana boansNative
  
51Convict TreefrogBoana calcarataNative
  
52Boana cinerascensNative
  
53Emerald-eyed TreefrogPerereca-da-caatingaBoana crepitansNative
  
54Amapa TreefrogPerereca-do-amapáBoana denteiNative
  
55Blacksmith Tree-frogRana HerreroBoana faberNative
  
56Map Tree FrogPerereca-mapaBoana geographicaNative
  
57Boana lanciformisNative
  
58Perereca-usinaBoana lundiiNative
  
59Many-banded Tree FrogBoana multifasciataNative
  
60Cope´s Eastern Paraguay TreefrogBoana polytaeniaNative
  
61PererecaBoana prasinaNative
  
62Red and Green Tree FrogRana Verde Pintas RojasBoana punctataNative
  
63Chaco-Tree FrogRana Trepadora ChaqueñaBoana ranicepsNative
  
64Speckled TreefrogBoana semiguttatusNative
  
65Perereca-dormideiraBoana semilineataNative
  
66Perereca-da-serra-do-marBokermannohyla circumdataNative
  
67PererecaBokermannohyla hylaxNative
  
68Reservoir TreefrogPerereca-de-mataBokermannohyla luctuosaNative
  
69Bokermannohyla oxenteNative
  
70Bokermannohyla pseudopseudisNative
  
71Bokermannohyla sazimaiNative
  
72Tiger-striped Leaf FrogCallimedusa tomopternaNative
  
73Dendropsophus berthalutzaeNative
  
74Perereca-de-molduraDendropsophus elegansNative
  
75Pererequinha-do-brejoDendropsophus jimiNative
  
76Dendropsophus kubrickiNative
  
77PererecaDendropsophus micropsNative
  
78Lesser Tree-frogRanita Trepadora AmarillaDendropsophus minutusNative
  
79Dendropsophus nahdereriNot listed
  
80Dwarf Tree-frogRanita Trepadora EnanaDendropsophus nanusNative
  
81Dendropsophus reticulatusNative
  
82Dendropsophus rhodopelusNative
  
83Perereca-tapacuráDendropsophus tapacurensisNative
  
84Perereca-griloDendropsophus werneriNative
  
85Ahia’s Broad-snout Casque-headed Tree FrogPerereca-de-capaceteNyctimantis arapapaNative
 NT 
86Bokermann´s Casque-headed FrogPerereca-de-capaceteNyctimantis bokermanniNative
  
87Ololygon argyreornataNative
  
88Catharina Snouted TreefrogPererecaOlolygon catharinaeNative
  
89Perereca-do-litoralOlolygon littoralisNative
  
90Osteocephalus leprieuriiNative
  
91Oophagous Slender-legged TreefrogPererecaOsteocephalus oophagusNative
  
92Brazilian Slender-legged TreefrogOsteocephalus subtilisNative
 LC 
93Rana de Casco ComúnOsteocephalus taurinusNative
  
94Phyllodytes melanomystaxNative
  
95KamboPhyllomedusa bicolorNative
  
96Burmeister´s FrogPerereca-bandeiraPhyllomedusa burmeisteriNative
  
97Phyllomedusa cambaNative
  
98Monkey FrogPerereca-das-folhagensPhyllomedusa distinctaNative
  
99Brownbelly Leaf FrogPhyllomedusa tarsiusNative
  
100Hidden Walking Monkey Leaf FrogRanita Mono MisioneraPhyllomedusa tetraploideaNot listed
  
101PererecaScinax boesemaniNative
  
102Scinax canastrensisNative
  
103Brown-bordered Snouted TreefrogScinax fuscomarginatusNot listed
  
104Fuscous-blotched Tree-frogRanita Hocicuda de Pintas ClarasScinax fuscovariusNative
  
105PererecaScinax imbegueNative
  
106PererecaScinax pererecaNative
  
107Perereca-de-bromeliaScinax perpusillusNative
  
108Scinax rizibilisNative
  
109Ranita ListadaScinax ruberNative
  
110Strüssman´s Snouted TreefrogScinax strussmannaeNative
  
111Scinax tymbamirimNative
  
112Perereca-de-banheiroScinax x-signatusNative
  
113Cochran´s Lime TreefrogSapo-limãoSphaenorhynchus surdusNative
  
114Trachycephalus dibernardoiNative
  
115Perereca-douradaTrachycephalus mesophaeusNative
  
116Rana LechosaTrachycephalus typhoniusNative
  
117HylodidaeCrossodactylus caramaschiiNative
  
118Hylodes cardosoiNative
  
119Torrent FrogRã-de-corredeiraHylodes heyeriNative
  
120Sao Paulo Tree ToadHylodes magalhaesiNative
  
121Humboldt´s Tree ToadRã-do-riachoHylodes perplicatusNative
  
122Phantasmarana boticarianaNative
  
123Jordan Button FrogPhantasmarana jordanensisNative
  
124LeptodactylidaeAdenomera andreaeNative
  
125Adenomera bokermanniNative
  
126Napo Tropical BullfrogRana Terrestre del NapoAdenomera hylaedactylaNative
  
127Rãzinha-piadeiraAdenomera marmorataNot listed
  
128Engystomops freibergiNative
  
129Engystomops petersiNative
  
130Rana Silbadora HocicudaLeptodactylus fuscusNative
  
131Leptodactylus intermediusNative
  
132Leptodactylus knudseniNative
  
133Leptodactylus labyrinthicusNative
  
134Creole FrogRana CriollaLeptodactylus luctatorNative
  
135Rana Criolla ChaqueñaLeptodactylus macrosternumNative
  
136Rã-marromLeptodactylus mystaceusNot listed
  
137Leptodactylus notoaktitesNative
  
138Leptodactylus pentadactylusNative
  
139Peters´ Thin-toed FrogLeptodactylus petersiiNative
  
140Leptodactylus podicipinusNative
  
141Leptodactylus rhodomystaxNative
  
142Northeastern Pepper FrogRana Pimienta Del NordesteRã-pimenta-do-nordesteLeptodactylus vastusNative
  
143Painted Ant-nest FrogSapo-listradoLithodytes lineatusNative
  
144Barker FrogRanita LadradoraRã-cachorroPhysalaemus cuvieriNative
  
145Rã-bugioPhysalaemus lateristrigaNative
  
146Physalaemus maculiventrisNative
  
147Rãzinha-do-folhiçoPhysalaemus olfersiiNative
  
148Rãzinha-saltadoraPseudopaludicola salticaNative
  
149Banhado FrogRãzinha-da-serra-do-marScythrophrys sawayaeNative
  
150MicrohylidaeWhite-spotted Humming FrogRana ZumbadoraChiasmocleis albopunctataNative
  
151Rana PingüinoElachistocleis bicolorNative
  
152Hamptophryne bolivianaNative
  
153OdontophrynidaeEscuercito ComúnOdontophrynus asperNative
  
154Carvalho´s EscuerzoSapo-verrugaOdontophrynus carvalhoiNative
  
155Sapo-verrugaOdontophrynus cultripesNative
  
156Odontophrynus toledoiNative
  
157Proceratophrys bigibbosaNative
  
158Sapo-folhaProceratophrys boieiNative
  
159Proceratophrys goyanaNative
 LC 
160Proceratophrys itamariNative
  
161Sapo-de-chifresProceratophrys renalisNative
  
162PhyllomedusidaeEarless Monkey Leaf FrogRanita Mono ChaqueñaPithecopus azureusNative
  
163RanidaeAmerican BullfrogRana ToroLithobates catesbeianusExotic
  
164Rana palmipesNative
  
165StrabomantidaePristimantis chiastonotusNative
  
166Pristimantis latroNative
  
⬇️ Download