Leptodactylus riveroi
| Leptodactylus riveroi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. riveroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer & Pyburn, 1983 | |
Leptodactylus riveroi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also known as Rivero's white-lipped frog. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and possibly Peru. [1][2][3]
Habitat
This nocturnal, terrestrial frog has been found in forests, next to rivers, and in swamps and gardens. Scientists have observed it between 90 and 450 meters above sea level.[1]
Scientists have seen the frog in protected places.[1]
Reproduction
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of dying out. In some parts of their range, they face some threat from mining and from the resulting water pollution.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Rivero's White-lipped Frog: Leptodactylus riveroi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57163A85888641. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57163A85888641.en. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer and Pyburn, 1983". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Leptodactylus riveroi Heyer and Pyburn, 1983". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 21, 2025.