Scinax littoralis

Scinax littoralis is a species of the subfamily Froschlurch Hylinae within the family of tree frogs. Within the genus Scinax the type belongs to Faivovich et al. (2005 ) on the Scinax Catharinae clade. Its name refers to the fact that the holotype was found near the coast.

Synonym

• Hyla littoralis Pombal and Gordo, 1991

Duellman & Wiens (1992 ) found the species in the genus Scinax.

Dissemination

The species known from the area around the two coastal cities Peruíbe, Ubatuba and from the island Bela in the state of São Paulo. Conte et al. (2009) reported Scinax littoralis first time in the Brazilian state of Paraná.

Description

Pombal and Gordo (1991 ) give snout-vent length ( SVL ) from 26.7 to 29.6 mm for males and 38.3 to 39.9 mm for females at. This has the kind compared to other articulated toes tree frogs, a small body size. The head bears at approximately one-third of SVL. Under each eye run two white lines. The legs are dark stripes on a light background, dyed back brown. Males have a subgulare vocal sac. Photos and drawings of the kind can be found in the original description of Pombal and Gordo (1991).

Habitat and Ecology

This species is found along forest edges of primary forests and secondary forests and reproduces itself in temporary waters.

Endangering

The IUCN lists Scinax littoralis as " not at risk " (Least Concern ), although its range is probably less than 20, 000 square kilometers and the population trend declining. However, it occurs in a relatively unchallenged habitat, which is not under any immediate threat and two protected areas includes. In its area S. littoralis is also a frequently encountered type; the population is large enough appreciated. The editors see it as unlikely that the stocks are declining fast enough to justify a higher level of danger.