Carvalho's tree toad
Dendrophryniscus carvalhoi
Carvalho's tree toad is a small, endemic amphibian species found in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region, characterized by its diminutive size and arboreal lifestyle. This tiny toad plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for various forest animals, contributing to the complex food webs of its montane forest ecosystem.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Dendrophryniscus
Carvalho's tree toad belongs to the family Bufonidae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Carvalho's tree toad is a small, endemic amphibian species found in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region, characterized by its diminutive size and arboreal lifestyle. This tiny toad plays an important ecological role as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for various forest animals, contributing to the complex food webs of its montane forest ecosystem.
Carvalho's tree toad faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' extremely limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest fragmentation and degradation.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Carvalho's tree toad inhabits the humid montane forests of southeastern Brazil, particularly areas with dense canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation. The species requires microhabitats with consistent moisture levels, typically found in cloud forest zones and areas near streams or seepages.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Carvalho's tree toad faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' extremely limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest fragmentation and degradation.
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat loss
Forest fragmentation
Small population size and restricted range
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Carvalho's tree toad (Dendrophryniscus carvalhoi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/carvalhos-tree-toad