Hylodes dactylocinus
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Hylodes dactylocinus

Hylodes dactylocinus is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Serra do Itatins, in the São Paulo state, southeastern Brazil.

Appearance

Adult males measure 24–27 mm (0.94–1.06 in) and females 25–31 mm (0.98–1.22 in) in snout–vent length.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Hylodes dactylocinus are diurnal sit-and-wait predators, using emerged logs and rocks as their standing points. Males are territorial and use both visual and acoustic signalling to attract females and to maintain their territories. Male Hylodes dactylocinus construct an underwater chamber. This is used for (presumably) amplexus and oviposition. The male closes the chamber after the oviposition; there is no further parental care.

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References

1. Hylodes dactylocinus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hylodes_dactylocinus
2. Hylodes dactylocinus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/57089/11568468

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