Leptodactylus lithonaetes
| Leptodactylus lithonaetes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. lithonaetes
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus lithonaetes Heyer, 1995
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Leptodactylus lithonaetes is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae.
It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, rivers, and rocky areas. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. Leptodactylus lithonaetes males have a special mating call that have the quality of bird calls, which is unlikely for frogs. These calls are quick, high-frequency pulses.
References
- ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Leptodactylus lithonaetes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T57141A85885948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T57141A85885948.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.