Leptodactylus riveroi
Leptodactylus riveroi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also known as Rivero's white-lipped frog.
| 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 | |
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
- IUCN Red List.org: Leptodactylus riveroi; Mijares, A., Acosta-Galvis, A. & Manzanilla, J. 2004 . downloaded on 22 July 2007.
- Current IUCN Red List of all Threatened Species
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