Boophis liami

Boophis liami is a species of frogs in the family Mantellidae.

Boophis liami
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Mantellidae
Genus: Boophis
Species:
B. liami
Binomial name
Boophis liami
Vallan, Vences & Glaw, 2003

It is endemic to Madagascar, currently known only from Forêt de Vohidrazana and Andasibe-Mantadia National Park but may exist more widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss for agriculture, timber extraction, charcoal manufacturing, invasive eucalyptus, livestock grazing and expanding human settlement.

Sources

  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Boophis liami". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T57409A84163123. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T57409A84163123.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.


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