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Predation notes in an anuran amphibians assemblage from southeastern Brazil

Anuran amphibians are preyer by all vertebrate groups and several invertebrates. However, predation studies on amphibians are still occasional and anecdotic. Herein, informations on predation of an anuran assemblage of southeastern Brazil are provided. Invertebrates (spiders and water bugs), the frog Leptodactylus cf. ocellatus, and five snake species (four Colubridae and one Viperidae) preyer on small individuals or small anuran species.

Amphibia; Atlantic forest; food; Serpentes


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