Thoropa lutzi

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Thoropa lutzi is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, lutzi, is in honor of Brazilian parasitologist Adolfo Lutz.[1]Template:Rp

Geographic range

Thoropa lutzi is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro, at altitudes of Template:Cvt.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Thoropa lutzi are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rivers, and rocky areas.[2]

Behavior

Adults and larvae of Thoropa lutzi live on wet rock walls.[2]

Reproduction

The adult female Thoropa lutzi deposits her egg clutch in a rock fissure.[2]

Conservation status

Thoropa lutzi is threatened by habitat loss.[2]

References

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Further reading

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