Porto Alegre Golden-eyed Tree Frog
Trachycephalus mesophaeus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
Trachycephalus mesophaeus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil and occurs in the Atlantic Forest between Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul, extending inland to central Minas Gerais. It is found at elevations below 800 m (2,600 ft). Common name Porto Alegre golden-eyed treefrog has been coined for it, Porto Alegre being its type locality.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Trachycephalus