Leptobrachium banae

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Leptobrachium banae

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus:
Leptobrachium
Species:
L. banae
Binomial name
Leptobrachium banae
Lathrop, Murphy, Orlov & Cuc, 1998

Leptobrachium banae is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is found in

Gia Lai Province
, Vietnam.

Its natural

montane forests, and rivers
.

It is threatened by

habitat loss. This species was discovered by Bahnar hunters and is largely brown with red-orange spots on the back and bright red and black stripes on its limbs.[2]

References

  1. . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Thompson, Christian (2008-12-15). "First Contact in the Greater Mekong" (pdf). World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2008-12-20.