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.[2][3]
Body
The adult frog is 28-36 mm long.. There is some webbed skin on the feet. There are warts and folded skin on the backs of most adults. Most adults have 6-8 spots on their backs. The back and top of the head are brown in color.[3]
Habitat
This nocturnal frog is found in rocky habitats places with granite and sandstone, near forest. Scientists have found it between 89 and 1650 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in protected places: Orinoco-Casiquiare Biosphere Reserve, Cinaruco–Capanaparo National Park, Yapacana National Park, and Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro.[1]
Reproduction
This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles live in moist habitats, such as mossy areas or rocks with at least a thin film of water. Some scientists have reported them to have semi-terrestrial habits.[1]
Threats
The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red List both classify this frog as least concern of extinction. In some areas, fires pose some threat.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus lithonaetes Heyer, 1995". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Ambika Sopory (January 12, 2001). Ambika Sopory (ed.). "Leptodactylus lithonaetes Heyer, 1995". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 24, 2025.