Biology:Eleutherodactylus symingtoni
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Short description: Species of amphibian
Eleutherodactylus symingtoni | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
Species: | E. symingtoni
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Binomial name | |
Eleutherodactylus symingtoni Schwartz, 1957
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Synonyms | |
Eleutherodactylus delacruzi |
Eleutherodactylus symingtoni is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has eyes 50% larger than its closest relative. This indicates special adaptation to its low light environment.
References
- ↑ Blair Hedges, Luis Díaz (2004). "Eleutherodactylus symingtoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004: e.T56988A11552316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T56988A11552316.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56988/11552316. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q1593946 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleutherodactylus symingtoni.
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