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Lynchius parkeri

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Lynchius parkeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Strabomantidae
Genus: Lynchius
Species:
L. parkeri
Binomial name
Lynchius parkeri
(Lynch, 1975)
Synonyms

Phrynopus parkeri Lynch, 1975

Lynchius parkeri (common name: Parker’s Andes frog) is a species of frog in the Craugastoridae family. It is endemic to Peru.[2] Its natural habitats are humid montane forests and páramo. It is an uncommon species that can be found hiding under rocks. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding agricultural activities.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Edgar Lehr (2008). "Lynchius parkeri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. IUCN: e.T57221A11603512. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T57221A11603512.en. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lynchius parkeri (Lynch, 1975)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 5 July 2014.