Northwest Mexico leopard frog
Northwest Mexico leopard frog | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ranidae |
Genus: | Lithobates |
Species: | L. magnaocularis
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Binomial name | |
Lithobates magnaocularis (Frost & Bagnara, 1974)
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Synonyms | |
Rana magnaocularis Frost & Bagnara, 1974 |
The Northwest Mexico leopard frog (Lithobates magnaocularis) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae endemic to Mexico.[2][3] This predominantly aquatic frog inhabits temporary or permanent pools in shrublands and mesquite forests. It might be threatened by droughts.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Lithobates magnaocularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T58656A53970843. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T58656A53970843.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lithobates magnaocularis (Frost and Bagnara, 1974)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Amazing Frogs and Toads"; Clark, Barry. First American edition, 1990; Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.; 1900, London
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Lithobates
- Endemic fauna of Mexico
- Amphibians of Mexico
- Amphibians described in 1974
- True frog stubs