Hylomantis aspera or the rough leaf frog is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is endemic to Brazil.[2][3] It has been seen as high as 600 meters above sea level.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Hylomantis |
| Species: | H. aspera
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| Hylomantis aspera Peters, 1873
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This frog has been observed in forests, near the edges of forests, and in swamps, on leaves and on water plants. The tadpoles develop in temporary puddles.[1]
Scientists do not consider it endangered because of its large range and population.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Instituto Boitatá de Etnobiologia e Conservação da Fauna (2023). "Rough Leaf Frog: Agalychnis aspera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e.T55703A172207268. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T55703A172207268.en. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Hylomantis aspera (Peters, 1873)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Calllimedusa aspera". AmphibiaWeb. Amphibiaweb. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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