Mountain rain frog
The mountain rain frog (Breviceps montanus) is a species of frogs in the family Brevicipitidae.[2]
Mountain rain frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Brevicipitidae |
Genus: | Breviceps |
Species: | B. montanus |
Binomial name | |
Breviceps montanus Power, 1926 | |
It is endemic to South Africa.
Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2013). "Breviceps montanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T57715A3062218. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T57715A3062218.en. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Names described as 'Breviceps montanus'". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 5.6 (9 January 2013). Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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