Corythomantis greeningi

Corythomantis greeningi
Drawing from 1896 species description
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Corythomantis
Species:
C. greeningi
Binomial name
Corythomantis greeningi
Boulenger, 1896
Synonyms
List
    • Corythomantis schubarti Miranda-Ribeiro, 1937
    • Corythomantis schubarthae Lutz, 1968

Corythomantis greeningi, occasionally called Greening's frog, is a venomous frog species in the family Hylidae endemic to eastern Brazil, where it lives in the Caatinga habitat. It is usually situated on vegetation, including in bromeliads, and on rock outcrops. Breeding occurs in temporary streams. Although suffering from habitat loss, it is not considered threatened by the IUCN. The specific name greeningi was in honour of Linnaeus Greening (1855–1927), an English businessman and naturalist known for his work on arachnids, reptiles and amphibians.