Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Lithobates Higher classification Rana | Phylum Chordata Family Ranidae Scientific name Rana taylori Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Lithobates vibicarius, Forrer's grass frog, Amphibians, Vaillant's frog | ||
Rana taylori peralta frog
The Peralta frog, Lithobates taylori, is a species of frog in the Ranidae family found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
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Rana taylori peralta frog
Etymology
The specific name taylori honors Edward Harrison Taylor (1889–1978), an American herpetologist.
Description
Peralta frogs are relatively large frogs, 6–8.5 cm (2.4–3.3 in) in snout–vent length. Colouration of dorsum is tan, green, or gray, often with large elongated black spots with clear edges. The dorsolateral folds are clear but become discontinuous towards the back. Belly is white. Feet are extensively webbed.
Habitat and conservation
Peralta frog is a nocturnal, semi-aquatic frog inhabiting ponds, swamps, and marshes in lowland wet forest, premontane moist and wet forests, and rainforest. Breeding takes place during the wet season. The eggs are attached to aquatic vegetation. The tadpoles develop in these wetlands. It may be threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation, possibly by also water pollution from agricultural pesticides.