41 observationsCritically Endangered
Dusky Gopher Frog
Lithobates sevosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Ranidae ›Genus: Lithobates
About
The Mississippi gopher frog or dusky gopher frog (Lithobates sevosus) is a rare species of true frog. It is endemic to the southern United States, and its natural habitats are temperate, coastal forests and intermittent freshwater marshes. This secretive frog is on average 3 in (8 cm) long, with a dark brown or black dorsal surface covered in warts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dusky Gopher Frog is Lithobates sevosus.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the order Anura.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the family Ranidae.
- Dusky Gopher Frog belongs to the genus Lithobates.