9,123 observationsLeast Concern
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Lithobates berlandieri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Anura βΊFamily: Ranidae βΊGenus: Lithobates
About
The Rio Grande leopard frog (Lithobates berlandieri or Rana berlandieri) is a species of aquatic frog native to the southern United States in Texas and New Mexico, and south through Mexico and Central America. It is also sometimes referred to as the Mexican leopard frog. The epithet berlandieri is in honor of the Belgian naturalist Jean Louis Berlandier, who worked for the Mexican government on one of the first biological surveys of Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rio Grande Leopard Frog is Lithobates berlandieri.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the order Anura.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the family Ranidae.
- Rio Grande Leopard Frog belongs to the genus Lithobates.