Island Leopard Frog
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The Island Leopard Frog (Rana miadis) is a species of frog
in the Ranidae family.
It is endemic to Nicaragua
where it is known as rana leopardo isleña.
Its natural habitat
s are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
s, freshwater marsh
es, and intermittent freshwater marshes.
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 Ranidae family.
It is endemic to Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...
where it is known as rana leopardo isleña.
Its natural habitat
Habitat
* Habitat , a place where a species lives and grows*Human habitat, a place where humans live, work or play** Space habitat, a space station intended as a permanent settlement...
s are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
s, freshwater marsh
Marsh
In geography, a marsh, or morass, is a type of wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. Typically the water is shallow and features grasses, rushes, reeds, typhas, sedges, other herbaceous plants, and moss....
es, and intermittent freshwater marshes.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Köhler, G. & Young, B. 2004. Rana miadis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.