Scinax angrensis

Scinax angrensis is a species of the subfamily Froschlurch Hylinae within the family of tree frogs. Within the genus Scinax is the type after Faivovich et al. (2005) counted in the Scinax Catharinae clade.

Synonyms

• Hyla Catharinae angrensis Lutz, 1973
• Hyla angrensis Pombal and Gordo, 1991

Pombal and Bastos (1996 ) found the species in the genus Scinax.

Dissemination

This endemic species is found only in Brazil Mangaratiba in the state of Rio de Janeiro to Picinguaba in the state of São Paulo at altitudes up to 800 m above sea level. MSL.

Habitat and Ecology

Scinax angrensis inhabits primary forest, secondary forest perhaps. Reproduction waters of the type range from permanent rivers to artificial ponds, the type has not yet out of the woods and was found near human settlements. The species reproduces itself in permanent or temporary streams, small, temporary ponds beside forest streams and rare in rocky pools. The tadpoles feed on algae, protozoa, rotifers, very small crustaceans, nematodes, detritus and fungal hyphae.

Endangering

The IUCN lists Scinax angrensis as " not at risk " (Least Concern ), although its estimated potential distribution is only 5,000 km ² and the population trend is declining. The editors justify the classification so that the species still occurs frequently and their habitat is not seriously jeopardized the moment. In addition Scinax angrensis occurs in some protected areas. Deforestation endanger the species mainly.