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Engystomops randi

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Engystomops

Higher classification
  
Physalaemus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Leptodactylidae

Scientific name
  
Physalaemus randi

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Frog, Amphibians, Physalaemus, Leptodactylidae, Epipedobates machalilla

Engystomops randi is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to western Ecuador. It inhabits lowland deciduous and semi-deciduous forest and evergreen Costa forest. It also inhabits open man-made habitats, such as pastures, near buildings, and agricultural lands (flooded rice fields, banana plantations). Breeding takes place in small pools during the rainy season. The species makes a floating foam nest.

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Engystomops randi Wikipedia