Thoropa lutzi


Thoropa lutzi is a species of frog in the family Cycloramphidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, lutzi, is in honor of Brazilian parasitologist Adolfo Lutz.

Geographic range

Thoropa lutzi is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio [de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro], at altitudes of.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Thoropa lutzi are subtropical or tropical [moist lowland forest], rivers, and rocky areas.

Behavior

Adults and larvae of Thoropa lutzi live on wet rock walls.

Reproduction

The adult female Thoropa lutzi deposits her egg clutch in a rock fissure.

Conservation status

Thoropa lutzi is threatened by habitat loss.