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Lynchius parkeri

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Lynchius

Higher classification
  
Phrynopus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Craugastoridae

Scientific name
  
Phrynopus parkeri

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Frog, Lynchius, Amphibians, Bryophryne cophites, Phrynopus

Lynchius parkeri (common name: Parker’s Andes frog) is a species of frog in the Craugastoridae family. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are humid montane forests and páramo. It is an uncommon species that can be found hiding under rocks. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding agricultural activities.

References

Lynchius parkeri Wikipedia