Sanguirana igorota
Species of amphibian
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Sanguirana igorota is a species of true frog, family Ranidae. It is endemic to Cordillera Central of the island of Luzon, Philippines.[1][2] Its closest relative is Sanguirana luzonensis, and it has even been considered synonym of that species;[2] a later study suggests still unresolved relationships between S. igorota, S. luzonensis, and S. tipanan.[3] Common name Taylor's Igorot frog has been coined for this species.[4]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Sanguirana |
| Species: | S. igorota |
| Binomial name | |
| Sanguirana igorota (Taylor, 1922) | |
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Description
Adult males measure 50–58 mm (2.0–2.3 in) and adult females 68–82 mm (2.7–3.2 in) in snout–vent length.[3] The snout is squarish in dorsal view.[3][5] The tympanum can be translucent.[3] Moderate dorsolateral ridges are present. The dorsum is olive green with bronze spots. The venter is yellow.[3][5] Fine dorsal asperities are present. The groin is tuberculate. No vocal sac is present in males.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Sanguirana igorota occurs in cool streams and rivers in montane rainforest at elevations of 850–950 m (2,790–3,120 ft) above sea level[1] (800–1,300 m (2,600–4,300 ft) in other sources[4]). It can be fairly abundant in suitable habitat and tolerates some habitat disturbance. Presumably, breeding takes place in streams; the eggs are laid in water. It is threatened by habitat loss (deforestation) caused by habitat conversion to agriculture or real estate.[1]
