Leptobrachium banae
Leptobrachium banae is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is found in Laos, Vietnam, and possibly Cambodia. Its type locality is Ko Rong village, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam.
| Leptobrachium banae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Megophryidae |
| Genus: | Leptobrachium |
| Species: | L. banae |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptobrachium banae Lathrop, Murphy, Orlov & Cuc, 1998 | |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist 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
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2017. Leptobrachium banae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T57550A3060683. http://oldredlist.iucnredlist.org/details/57550/0 Downloaded on 26 September 2017.
- Thompson, Christian (2008-12-15). "First Contact in the Greater Mekong" (pdf). World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
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