Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Leptodactylodon Higher classification Leptodactylodon | Phylum Chordata Family Arthroleptidae Scientific name Leptodactylodon perreti Rank Species | |
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Leptodactylodon perreti is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Cameroon and restricted to the central Cameroon Range. Common name Perret's egg frog has been coined for it.
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Etymology
The specific name perreti honours Jean-Luc Perret, a Swiss herpetologist who has specialized in African amphibians.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are forests primarily in montane, and to a lesser extent submontane zone. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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