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Santo Smooth-horned Frog
Proceratophrys schirchi
Proceratophrys schirchi is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil and occurs in southeastern Bahia, Espírito Santo, northeastern Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro states. The specific name schirchi honours Paulo F. Schirch, a Brazilian zoologist who collected the type series. Common names Santo smooth horned frog and Brazilian smooth horned frog can refer to this species, the latter specifically referring to Proceratophrys precrenulata that is now considered a junior synonym only.
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Description
Adult males measure 32–40 mm (1.3–1.6 in) in snout–vent length. The eyelids have a row of enlarged, pointed tubercles. The snout is truncate.
Range & habitat
Proceratophrys schirchi occurs in primary and secondary forest at elevations below 800 m (2,600 ft); is not found outside forest. It is a leaf-litter species living on the forest floor. Breeding takes place in small forest streams. It is a common species, but habitat loss caused by agriculture, wood plantations, livestock grazing, human settlement, fire, and logging is a threat. It is found in several protected areas.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Habitat and conservation”
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