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Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985) is a animal in the Ranidae family, order Anura, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985) (Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985))
Animalia

Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985)

Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985)

Lithobates neovolcanicus is a threatened Ranidae frog endemic to the southern edge of Mexico's Mexican Plateau.

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Family
Genus
Lithobates
Order
Anura
Class
Amphibia

About Lithobates neovolcanicus (Hillis & Frost, 1985)

Nomenclature and Classification

The transverse volcanic leopard frog, scientifically known as Lithobates neovolcanicus, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae.

Endemic Range

This species is endemic to the southern edge of the Mexican Plateau in Mexico.

Natural Habitat

Its natural habitats are pine-oak forests and mesquite grasslands located near lakes, pools, or slow-flowing streams.

Conservation Threat

It is currently threatened by habitat loss.

Photo: (c) Jorge Rojas S., all rights reserved, uploaded by Jorge Rojas S.

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Ranidae Lithobates

More from Ranidae

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

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