Boophis schuboeae
| Boophis schuboeae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Mantellidae |
| Genus: | Boophis |
| Species: | B. schuboeae |
| Binomial name | |
| Boophis schuboeae Glaw & Vences, 2002 | |
Boophis schuboeae is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar, known only from Ranomafana National Park but it may occur more widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss for agriculture, timber extraction, charcoal manufacturing, invasive eucalyptus, livestock grazing and expanding human settlement.
Sources
- Glaw, F. & Vences, M. 2004. Boophis schuboeae. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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