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Moquard's Burrowing Frog

Scaphiophryne calcarata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Microhylidae ›Genus: Scaphiophryne

About

Scaphiophryne calcarata, Moquard's Burrowing Frog, is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, and urban areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moquard's Burrowing Frog?
The scientific name of Moquard's Burrowing Frog is Scaphiophryne calcarata.
What is the conservation status of Moquard's Burrowing Frog?
The Moquard's Burrowing Frog has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the family Microhylidae.
What genus does Moquard's Burrowing Frog belong to?
Moquard's Burrowing Frog belongs to the genus Scaphiophryne.