129 observationsEndangered
Relict Leopard Frog
Lithobates onca
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Anura βΊFamily: Ranidae βΊGenus: Lithobates
About
The relict leopard frog (Lithobates onca) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family, endemic to the United States. It is found in Colorado, extreme northwestern Arizona, and adjacent Nevada and southwestern Utah, although its present range seems to be restricted to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Its natural habitat is freshwater springs and their outlets. It is threatened by habitat loss to agriculture and water development as well as invasive species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Relict Leopard Frog is Lithobates onca.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the order Anura.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the family Ranidae.
- Relict Leopard Frog belongs to the genus Lithobates.