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Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog

Ptychohyla zophodes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Hylidae ›Genus: Ptychohyla

About

Ptychohyla zophodes is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from the Atlantic slopes of northern Oaxaca and adjacent central-western Veracruz. Before being described as a new species in 2000, it was mixed with Ptychohyla leonhardschultzei. The specific name zophodes is a Greek word meaning "dusky" or "gloomy" and refers to the distinctive dark coloration of the species as well as its cloud forest habitat. Common name gloomy...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog?
The scientific name of Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog is Ptychohyla zophodes.
What is the conservation status of Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog?
The Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the family Hylidae.
What genus does Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belong to?
Gloomy Mountain Stream Frog belongs to the genus Ptychohyla.