| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALIA | CHORDATA | AMPHIBIA | ANURA | HYLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Corythomantis greeningi |
| Species Authority: | Boulenger, 1896 |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2004 |
| Assessor/s | Diva Borges-Najosa, Gabriel Skuk |
| Evaluator/s: | Stuart, S.N., Chanson, J.S., Cox, N.A. & Young, B.E. (Global Amphibian Assessment Coordinating Team) |
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Justification: Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category. |
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| Range Description: | This species occurs widely in the xeric and subhumid regions of northeastern Brazil, south to northern Minas Gerais. It is a low altitude species. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Brazil
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| Range Map: |
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| Population: | It is a common species. |
| Population Trend: |
Stable
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| Habitat and Ecology: | It occurs in dry Caatinga savannah, and is usually found on vegetation, including in bromeliads, and in rock outcrops. It breeds in temporary streams in open areas. |
| Systems: | Terrestrial; Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): | The main threats relate to habitat loss, especially due to livestock, and also due to crops and fire. |
| Conservation Actions: | It occurs in the Reserva de Serra das Almas-Crateus, and probably also in other protected areas.. |
| Citation: | Diva Borges-Najosa, Gabriel Skuk 2004. Corythomantis greeningi. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 04 December 2008. |
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