Order Anura Genus Leptobrachium Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Eastern spadefoot toad | |
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Scientific name Leptobrachium xanthospilum Similar Leptobrachium pullum, Eastern spadefoot toad, Megophryidae, Leptobrachium gunungense | ||
Leptobrachium xanthospilum is a species of amphibian in the Megophryidae family. It is endemic to Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species derives its specific name from the Greek words "xanthos", which means yellow, and "spilos", which means spot, and refers to the species' prominent yellow spots.
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