Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Leptodactylus Higher classification Leptodactylus | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Scientific name Leptodactylus caatingae Rank Species | |
Similar Leptodactylus, Amphibians, Frog, Leptodactylidae, Leptodactylus spixi | ||
Leptodactylus caatingae is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to the Caatinga region of northeastern Brazil and known from Espirito Santo, Paraíba, and Bahia states. Prior to its description it was included in Leptodactylus latinasus. Its natural habitat is dry Caatinga savanna; other aspects of its ecology are unknown. Potential threats to it are overgrazing and fires.
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