Taxonomic notes: This species was removed from the synonymy of Megaelosia goeldii by Giaretta, Bokermann and Haddad (1993), where it had been placed by Lutz (1930).

This species is known from the region of the type locality (Alto da Serra), and Boraceia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and probably occurs at least a little more widely. It has been recorded between 700-900m asl.

The population status is unknown, it is only known from a few specimens.

It occurs along small to medium-sized mountain streams in the forest. Adults and juveniles are diurnal and have been observed on large rocks, or in the water. Larvae have been observed in slow water in the deepest parts of a mountain stream.

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The major threats are unknown, but the species' habitat is secured within a very good protected area.

This species has recently tested positive for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infection (Toledo et al., 2006b).

• 8.1.2 Named species

The range of this species overlaps with the Estação Biológica de Boracéia.

• 2.1 Site/area management

Listed as Data Deficient in view of continuing uncertainties as to its extent of occurrence, status and ecological requirements.

• Giaretta, A.A., Bokermann, W.C.A. and Haddad, C.F.B. 1993. A review of the genus Megaelosia (Anura: Leptodactylidae) with a description of a new species. Journal of Herpetology: 276-285.
• Toledo, L.F., Britto, F.B., Araújo, O.G.S., Giasson, L.M.O., and Haddad, C.F.B. 2006b. The occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Brazil and the inclusion of 17 new cases of infection. South American Journal of Herpetology 1(3): 185-191.