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Brachycephalus bufonoides

Brachycephalus bufonoides

Brazil
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Natural history. Specimens of Brachycephalus bufonoides were active during the day were found on forest floor or amidst leaf litter. Some individuals were found under fallen tree trunks where the moisture is higher. Specimens were observed walking slowly on the leaf-litter. Generally, males were observed and heard calling under the leaves of the leaf-litter or branches, but they can be found calling exposed on the surface of leaf-litter or timber (males observed on cloudy and rainy days). Individuals were seen calling from both above and under the leaf-litter, except for one individual, which was calling on a fallen tree trunk.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Brachycephalus bufonoides is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 6 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Brachycephalus bufonoides.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBrazil
Habitat RangeForest
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificBrachycephalus bufonoides
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyBrachycephalidae
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