Lanzarana
Lanzarana is a genus of frogs in the family Ptychadenidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the singles species, Lanzarana largeni, commonly known as Lanza's frog.
| Lanzarana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ptychadenidae |
| Genus: | Lanzarana Clarke, 1982 |
| Species: | L. largeni |
| Binomial name | |
| Lanzarana largeni (Lanza, 1978) | |
Lanzarana largeni is endemic to Somalia.[2]
Lanzarana largeni breed in temporary pools and small reservoirs. Outside the breeding season their habitats are poorly known but probably are dry savanna and semi-arid habitats. There does not appear to be major threats to this species.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Lanzarana largeni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T58325A49314656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T58325A49314656.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lanzarana Clarke, 1982". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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