Leptodactylus riveroi
| Leptodactylus riveroi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. riveroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer & Pyburn, 1983 | |
Leptodactylus riveroi is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. Its local name is sapo-rana rugoso de Rivero ("Rivero's rough toad-frog").
It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. It was discovered by Dr. Juan A. Rivero.
References
- Mijares, A., Acosta-Galvis, A. & Manzanilla, J. 2004. Leptodactylus riveroi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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