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This species occurs in the lowland forests of Pará, Maranhão and Tocantins states, Brazil. It probably occurs more widely, in particular between known sites.

It lives in the leaf-litter of the tropical rainforest, and reproduction takes place in temporary pools. Eggs are laid on the ground and the tadpoles are carried to the water.

It is locally abundant.

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Forest conversion, logging, fire and the international pet trade are threats to this species. The populations in Tocantins state are threatened by hydroelectric development.

• 2.1.3 Agro-industry farming
• 5.1.1 Intentional use (species is the target)
• 2.1.1 Shifting agriculture
• 7.1.3 Trend Unknown/Unrecorded
• 5.3.5 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded
• 2.1.2 Small-holder farming
• 7.2.11 Dams (size unknown)

Conservation units are present within its range.

Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and because it is unlikely to be declining to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.

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