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Leptodactylus riveroi

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Leptodactylus riveroi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Leptodactylus
Species:
L. riveroi
Binomial name
Leptodactylus riveroi
Heyer & Pyburn, 1983

Leptodactylus riveroi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. Its local name is sapo-rana rugoso de Rivero ("Rivero's rough toad-frog").

It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN. It was discovered by Dr. Juan A. Rivero.

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