Northwest Mexico leopard frog
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]
| Northwest Mexico leopard frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Lithobates |
| Species: | L. magnaocularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lithobates magnaocularis (Frost & Bagnara, 1974) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Rana magnaocularis Frost & Bagnara, 1974 | |
See also
References
- Santos-Barrera, G. & Flores-Villela, O. (2010). "Lithobates magnaocularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T58656A11821339. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T58656A11821339.en.
- 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
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