Phyllomedusa iheringii is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found in southernmost Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) and Uruguay. The specific name iheringii honors Hermann von Ihering, a German-Brazilian zoologist. However, common name southern walking leaf frog has been proposed for it.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Walking Leaf Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phyllomedusa tetraploidea
- Agalychnis dacnicolor
- Phyllomedusa distincta
- Pithecopus gonzagai
- Phyllomedusa bahiana
- Phyllomedusa sauvagii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Phyllomedusidae
- Genus
- Phyllomedusa
- Species
- Phyllomedusa iheringii
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