Brachycephalus ferruginus is a species of frogs in the family Brachycephalidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil and only known from its type locality, Pico Marumbi, in the Serra do Mar in Morretes, Paraná state.[1][2][3] Its altitudinal range is 965–1,470 m (3,166–4,823 ft) above sea level.[4]
The specific name ferruginus is a Latin noun and means "rust" or "reddish-brown". This alludes to the dorsal reddish-brown markings of this species.[2]
As all brachycephalids, Brachycephalus ferruginus are small: adult males measure 11.6–12.5 mm (0.46–0.49 in) and females 13.0–14.5 mm (0.51–0.57 in) in snout–vent length; this miniaturization is associated with loss of phalanges in hands and feet. The body is robust and toad-like. There is no tympanum. The general color is orange. There are irregular reddish-brown markings above; the underside has small dark brown spots, and the belly has small brownish spots and dots. The skin on top of the head and central part of the back body is smooth and without dermal co-ossification, whereas skin on the dorso-lateral surfaces of body, flanks, and dorsal surface of thighs is granular.[2]
A dissected female was found to contain three eggs. Eggs are probably terrestrial with direct development (i.e., no tadpole stage), as in B. ephippium.[2]
Brachycephalus ferruginus inhabit the leaf litter in the Atlantic Rainforest. They are active by day; males are exposed on the litter when calling. The species can be locally abundant.[1][2] There are no known threats to this species, but it is only known from a single location.[1][3] Its conservation status was last reviewed by the IUCN in 2008 where regarded as data deficient (insufficient information for rating it),[1] but an independent review in 2019 that used IUCN's criteria recommended that B. ferruginus should be considered least concern (not threatened).[4]
Brachycephalus ferruginus is a species of frogs in the family Brachycephalidae. It is endemic to southern Brazil and only known from its type locality, Pico Marumbi, in the Serra do Mar in Morretes, Paraná state. Its altitudinal range is 965–1,470 m (3,166–4,823 ft) above sea level.
Brachycephalus ferruginus[1][2][3] es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Brachycephalidae.
Esta especie es endémica de Paraná en Brasil. Habita a 1200 m de altitud en el pico Marumbi en el municipio de Morretes.[4]
Los machos miden de 11.6 a 12.5 mm y las hembras de 13.0 a 14.5 mm.
Brachycephalus ferruginus es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Brachycephalidae.
Brachycephalus ferruginus Brachycephalus generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Brachycephalidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Brachycephalus ferruginus Brachycephalus generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Brachycephalidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Brachycephalus ferruginus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Brachycephalidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique du Paraná au Brésil[1]. Elle se rencontre à 1 200 m d'altitude sur le pic Marumbi dans la municipalité de Morretes.
Les mâles mesurent de 11,6 à 12,5 mm et les femelles de 13,0 à 14,5 mm[2]
Brachycephalus ferruginus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Brachycephalidae.
Brachycephalus ferruginus[3] é uma espécie de anfíbio da família Brachycephalidae. Endêmica do Brasil, pode ser encontrada apenas no Pico Marumbi no município de Morretes, estado do Paraná.[4]
Brachycephalus ferruginus é uma espécie de anfíbio da família Brachycephalidae. Endêmica do Brasil, pode ser encontrada apenas no Pico Marumbi no município de Morretes, estado do Paraná.
