| Leptodactylus lithonaetes | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. lithonaetes |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus lithonaetes Heyer, 1995 | |
Leptodactylus lithonaetes is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Brazil. [2] [3]
The adult frog is 28-36 mm long.. There is some webbed skin on the feet. There are warts and folded skin on the backs of most adults. Most adults have 6-8 spots on their backs. The back and top of the head are brown in color. [3]
This nocturnal frog is found in rocky habitats places with granite and sandstone, near forest. Scientists have found it between 89 and 1650 meters above sea level. [1]
Scientists have reported the frog in protected places: Orinoco-Casiquiare Biosphere Reserve, Cinaruco–Capanaparo National Park, Yapacana National Park, and Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro. [1]
This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles live in moist habitats, such as mossy areas or rocks with at least a thin film of water. Some scientists have reported them to have semi-terrestrial habits. [1]
The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red List both classify this frog as least concern of extinction. In some areas, fires pose some threat. [1]
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