Aplastodiscus musicus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aplastodiscus musicus faces severe population decline due to rapid deforestation and urban expansion within its restricted Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine forest canopy for breeding makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small clearings can disrupt its reproductive cycle. Agricultural conversion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this arboreal frog can survive.
Habitat
This species inhabits the upper canopy of primary Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) in southeastern Brazil, particularly favoring areas with dense tree cover and high humidity. It requires intact forest structure for breeding, typically utilizing tree holes and bromeliad pools in the forest canopy.