Leptodactylodon wildi
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Leptodactylodon wildi is a species of frog
in the Astylosternidae family.
It is endemic to Cameroon
.
Its natural habitat
s are subtropical or tropical moist montane
s and freshwater springs.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
in the Astylosternidae family.
It is endemic to Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
.
Its natural habitat
Habitat
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s are subtropical or tropical moist montane
Montane
In biogeography, montane is the highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent lowland regions, and are frequently home to distinct communities of plants and animals.The term "montane" means "of the...
s and freshwater springs.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Amiet, J.-L. 2004. Leptodactylodon wildi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 July 2007.