Leptodactylus riveroi
| Leptodactylus riveroi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. riveroi
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer & Pyburn, 1983
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Leptodactylus riveroi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also known as Rivero's white-lipped frog. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Peru. [1][2][3]
Habitat
This nocturnal, terrestrial frog has been found in forests, next to rivers, and in swamps and gardens. Scientists have observed it between 90 and 450 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have seen the frog in protected places.[1]
Reproduction
This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of dying out. In some parts of their range, they face some threat from mining and from the resulting water pollution.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Rivero's White-lipped Frog: Leptodactylus riveroi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T57163A85888641. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57163A85888641.en. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer and Pyburn, 1983". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer and Pyburn, 1983". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 21, 2025.