Eleutherodactylus schmidti
Species of amphibian
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Eleutherodactylus schmidti is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to Hispaniola, and found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is sometimes referred to as the Schmidt's robber frog.[3] It is named in honour of Karl Patterson Schmidt.[2]
| Eleutherodactylus schmidti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
| Species: | E. schmidti |
| Binomial name | |
| Eleutherodactylus schmidti | |
Habitat
Its natural habitat is mesic closed-canopy rainforest where it is usually found beside streams.
Conservation
It is threatened by habitat loss, and considered Critically Endangered or possibly extinct.[1]
