Lanzarana

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Lanzarana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ptychadenidae
Genus: Lanzarana
Clarke, 1982
Species:
L. largeni
Binomial name
Lanzarana largeni
(Lanza, 1978)

Lanzarana is a genus of frogs in the family Ptychadenidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the singles species, Lanzarana largeni, commonly known as Lanza's frog.

Lanzarana largeni is endemic to Somalia.[2]

Lanzarana largeni breed in temporary pools and small reservoirs. Outside the breeding season their habitats are poorly known but probably are dry savanna and semi-arid habitats. There does not appear to be major threats to this species.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Lanzarana largeni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T58325A49314656. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T58325A49314656.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lanzarana Clarke, 1982". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 6 February 2014.