Four-eyed frog

Four-eyed frog

Taxobox | name = Physalaemus
status = LC | status_system = IUCN3.1
trend = down
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Amphibia
ordo = Anura
subordo = Neobatrachia
familia = Leptodactylidae
subfamilia = Leptodactylinae
genus = "Physalaemus"
species = "P. nattereri"
binomial = "Physalaemus nattereri"
binomial_authority = Steindachner, 1863

The Four-eyed frog ("Physalaemus nattereri"), is a frog native of South America (Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay) that has two "false eyes" on its rear. The 3-4 cm frog lifts its rear end when threatened, startling predators. It has short limbs, and a plump body. It is found in the eastern part of North America.

References

* Database entry includes a range map and a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
*Animal, Smithsonian Institution, 2005 pg. 445
* [http://www.globalamphibians.org/servlet/GAA Global Amphibian Assessment]


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