Landdros Moss Frog
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The Landdros Moss Frog (Arthroleptella landdrosia) is a species of frog
in the Petropedetidae family.
It is endemic to South Africa
.
Its natural habitat
s are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and river
s.
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 Petropedetidae family.
It is endemic to South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
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 Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and river
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
s.
It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
- Minter, L., Channing, A. & Harrison, J. 2004. Arthroleptella landdrosia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.