Boie's Frog
Proceratophrys boiei
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 499
- Most observed in
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Proceratophrys boiei, commonly known as Boie's frog, is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to eastern and southeastern Brazil. This common frog is found in primary and secondary forest, on the forest edge, and in degraded areas near forest. This species is present in the illegal pet trade. Its habitat is subject to loss caused by agriculture, wood plantations, livestock grazing, clear-cutting, human settlement and tourism. The specific name boiei was given in honour of German zoologist Heinrich Boie or his brother Friedrich Boie.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Proceratophrys boiei”.