Leptopelis mackayi
Leptopelis mackayi, the Mackay's forest treefrog, is a species of arboreal frog from the family Arthroleptidae. While it is known from the Kakamega Forest of western Kenya and areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, its full range is unknown. The species occurs in wetlands and forests and has been found at elevations of 1,220 to 1,700 m (4,000 to 5,580 ft). Specimens have been located in secondary forests and disturbed environments. One tadpole specimen of the species was identified within a puddle. The species was scientifically described in 2006.[2]
| Leptopelis mackayi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Arthroleptidae |
| Genus: | Leptopelis |
| Species: | L. mackayi |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptopelis mackayi Köhler, Bwong, Schick, Veith & Lötters, 2006 | |
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Leptopelis mackayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T135846A18389306. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T135846A18389306.en.
- Köhler, Jörn; Bwong, Beryl A.; Schick, Susanne; Veith, Michael; Lötters, Stefan (2006). "A new species of arboreal Leptopelis (Anura: Arthroleptidae) from the forests of western Kenya". Herpetological Journal. 16 (2): 183–189.
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