Leptodactylus sabanensis

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Leptodactylus sabanensis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Leptodactylus
Species:
L. sabanensis
Binomial name
Leptodactylus sabanensis
Heyer, 1994

Leptodactylus sabanensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also referred to by the common name Gran Sabana Thin-Toed Frog. It is found in Venezuela, possibly Brazil, and possibly Guyana. [2] [1] [3]

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Habitat

This frog lives in grassy places, cloud forests, and evergreen forests. [1] Scientists have observed it between 800 and 1250 meters above sea level. [2]

Most of these frogs live in a protected places: Parque Nacional Canaima. [1]

Reproduction

This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles develop in water. [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). "Gran Sabana Thin-Toed Frog: Leptodactylus sabanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023 e.T57165A109540768. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57165A109540768.en . Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus sabanensis Heyer, García-Lopez, and Cardoso, 1996". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Leptodactylus sabanensis". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 27, 2021.


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