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Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883) is a animal in the Ranidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883) (Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883))
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Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883)

Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883)

Lithobates forreri, commonly called Forrer's grass frog, is a common widespread Ranidae frog found from Mexico to Costa Rica.

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Family
Genus
Lithobates
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Lithobates forreri (Boulenger, 1883)

Common and Scientific Names

Forrer's grass frog, also called Forrer's leopard frog, has the scientific name Lithobates forreri. It is a frog species belonging to the family Ranidae.

Geographic Range

Its range extends from Mexico through Central America, covering Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, all the way to Costa Rica. This species is widespread and common.

Habitat

It occurs in lowland and seasonal tropical forests, and can also adapt to human-created habitats including flooded agricultural lands and other water-containing systems.

Reproduction Requirements

Reproduction for this frog requires permanent pools and lagoons.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Ranidae Lithobates

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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