Leptodactylus sabanensis
| Leptodactylus sabanensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. sabanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus sabanensis Heyer, 1994
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Leptodactylus sabanensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also referred to by the common name Gran Sabana Thin-Toed Frog. It is found in Venezuela, possibly Brazil, and possibly Guyana.[2][1][3]
Habitat
This frog lives in grassy places, cloud forests, and evergreen forests.[1] Scientists have observed it between 800 and 1250 meters above sea level.[2]
Most of these frogs live in a protected places: Parque Nacional Canaima.[1]
Reproduction
This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles develop in water.[1]
Threats
The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red Book both classify this species as least concern of extinction.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Gran Sabana Thin-Toed Frog: Leptodactylus sabanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57165A109540768. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57165A109540768.en. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus sabanensis Heyer, García-Lopez, and Cardoso, 1996". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Leptodactylus sabanensis". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 27, 2021.