Leptodactylus myersi

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Leptodactylus myersi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Leptodactylus
Species:
L. myersi
Binomial name
Leptodactylus myersi
Heyer, 1995

Leptodactylus myersi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also known as Myers' ditch frog and Myers' white-lipped frog. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, and possibly Guyana. [2] [3] [1]

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Habitat

This frog lives in rocky outcrops within rainforests. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 600 meters above sea level. [1]

The frog's known range includes several protected areas, such as Estação Ecológica do Grão Pará and Reserva Extrativista do Rio Cajari. [1]

Reproduction

This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles develop in riverlets that form during the rainy season. [1]

Threats

The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red Book both classify this species as least concern of extinction. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Myers' Thin-Toed Frog: Leptodactylus myersi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T57145A184642760. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57145A184642760.en . Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus myersi Heyer, 1995". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Leptodactylus myersi Heyer, 1994". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 27, 2025.



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