Leptodactylus sabanensis
Species of frog
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Leptodactylus sabanensis is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also referred to by the common name Gran Sabana Thin-Toed Frog. It is found in Venezuela, possibly Brazil, and possibly Guyana.[2][1][3]
| Leptodactylus sabanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. sabanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus sabanensis Heyer, 1994 | |
Habitat
This frog lives in grassy places, cloud forests, and evergreen forests.[1] Scientists have observed it between 800 and 1250 meters above sea level.[2]
Most of these frogs live in a protected places: Parque Nacional Canaima.[1]
Reproduction
Threats
The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red Book both classify this species as least concern of extinction.[1]
