Physalaemus claptoni is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It has been found in Brazil.
Habitat Scientists know this frog exclusively from the type locality, a steep dry savannah in Brazil's Cerrado biome, about above sea level. This place is not in a protected area. Parque Estadual Serra Do Intendente is about 5 km away, but the park has only a few habitats suitable for the frog, and it has not yet been reported there.
Reproduction The male frogs sit in dense grass. The frogs breed in small pools of water. Scientists infer that this frog reproduces in the same manner as its congeners: The adult lays eggs in a foam nest and the free-swimming tadpoles develop in the water.
Threats The IUCN classifies this species as data deficient. There is some livestock grazing by the type locality, and people set fires to maintain the pastures. There are a few forests and tree farms nearby. Because the area is so steep, scientists do not think people will engage in much further land conversion.
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