Montezuma leopard frog
A species of American frogs Scientific name : Lithobates montezumae Genus : American frogs
Montezuma leopard frog, A species of American frogs
Botanical name: Lithobates montezumae
Genus: American frogs
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Description
Description
The Montezuma leopard frog, Lithobates montezumae, is a species of frog in the Ranidae family endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are pine-oak or oak forests above 2,000Â m (6,600Â ft) asl but it can also survive in moderately altered habitats. It breeds in lakes and big pools. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators. It is also collected for human consumption.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
American frogs Species
Montezuma leopard frog