Zweifel's frog
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Lithobates |
| Species: | L. zweifeli
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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]
Etymology
[edit]The specific name, zweifeli, honors American herpetologist Richard G. Zweifel.[2]
Habitat
[edit]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]
Conservation status
[edit]L. zweifeli is not considered threatened by the IUCN, although disturbance and desiccation of the water systems remain a threat.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Lithobates zweifeli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T58754A53972212. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T58754A53972212.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b Hillis DM, Frost JS, Webb RG (1984). "A new species of frog of the Rana tarahumarae group from southwestern Mexico". Copeia 1984 (2): 398–403. (Rana zweifeli, new species).
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lithobates zweifeli (Hillis, Frost, and Webb, 1984)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
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