Leptobrachium xanthospilum
| Leptobrachium xanthospilum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Leptobrachium |
| Species: | L. xanthospilum |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptobrachium xanthospilum Lathrop, Murphy, Orlov & Cuc, 1998a | |
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Leptobrachium xanthospilum is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species derives its specific name from the Greek words "xanthos", which means yellow, and "spilos", which means spot, and refers to the species' prominent yellow spots.[1]
References
- ↑ Thompson, Christian (2008-12-15). "First Contact in the Greater Mekong" (pdf). World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- van Dijk, P.P. & Bain. R. 2004. Leptobrachium xanthospilum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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