Hidden Walking Leaf Frog

Phyllomedusa tetraploidea is a species of frog in the subfamily Phyllomedusinae. It is found in northern Argentina (Misiones Province), extreme southeastern Paraguay (Itapúa Department), and southern Brazil (São Paulo and Paraná states). It occurs in rainforest on herbaceous vegetation near swamps at elevations of 400–1,000 m (1,300–3,300 ft) above sea level. It also occurs in secondary forest and pastures. The eggs are deposited in leaf nests above the water in permanent forest pools; the tadpoles develop in the pools. It is a common species in Brazil and Argentina. Habitat loss caused by agricultural activities is a threat to it. It is present in several protected areas.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hidden 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 distincta
• Phyllomedusa iheringii
• Phyllomedusa burmeisteri
• Phyllomedusa bicolor
• Pithecopus azureus
• Phyllomedusa bahiana

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Amphibia

Order

Anura

Family

Phyllomedusidae

Genus

Phyllomedusa

Species

Phyllomedusa tetraploidea

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