Zweifel's frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ranidae |
Genus: | Lithobates |
Species: | L. zweifeli
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Binomial name | |
Lithobates zweifeli | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Zweifel's frog (Lithobates zweifeli) is an amphibian species endemic to Mexico. It is a member of the true frog family, Ranidae. [3]
The specific name, zweifeli, honors American herpetologist Richard G. Zweifel. [2]
The natural habitats of L. zweifeli are tropical seasonal forests at low elevations. It is found near water, for example streams, rivers and permanent and temporary ponds, its breeding habitat. [1]
L. zweifeli is not considered threatened by the IUCN, although disturbance and desiccation of the water systems remain a threat. [1]