Odontophrynus cultripes


Odontophrynus cultripes is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and known from Minas Gerais, Goiás, and São Paulo states. It is mostly found at altitudes higher than above sea level.

Description

Males measure and females in snout–vent length. The snout is vertical in profile. The parotoid glands are large and ovoid. Dorsal ground colour is greyish green. The male advertisement call is composed of a single, multi-pulsed note.

Habitat and conservation

Odontophrynus cultripes is a fossorial species that occurs in open areas, forest edges, and suburban gardens. It is an abundant species that breeds explosively in temporary pools, including man-made ones. Although not threatened, habitat loss caused by infrastructure development and agricultural activities can negatively impact the species.