At a glance
Essentials
- Distribution
- Southeastern Brazil, up to 800 m in altitude in the Serra do Mar.
- Habitat
- Lowland humid forests and rivers.
- Conservation
- Least Concern (IUCN).
Observation guide
What to look for
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It belongs to the genus Cycloramphus within the family Cycloramphidae.
Lighting, age and viewing angle can hide features. If identification affects consumption, handling or conservation, consult specialist sources.
Ecology
Description and characteristics
Cycloramphus boraceiensis is a species of anuran amphibian belonging to the family Cycloramphidae. It was originally described by Heyer in 1983. This frog is endemic to southeastern Brazil, where it is distributed in the southeast of the state of Rio de Janeiro and in the north of the state of São Paulo, including the islands of Ilha Grande and São Sebastião. Its altitudinal range reaches up to 800 meters in the Serra do Mar. The natural habitats of this species are lowland humid forests of subtropical or tropical character, as well as rivers. According to the IUCN Red List, it is in a state of Least Concern, although it faces threats from the loss of its natural habitat.