Leptodactylus myersi
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Leptodactylidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylus |
| Species: | L. myersi
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| Leptodactylus myersi Heyer, 1995
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Leptodactylus myersi is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is also known as Myers' ditch frog and Myers' white-lipped frog. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, and possibly Guyana.[2][3][1]
Habitat
This frog lives in rocky outcrops within rainforests. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 600 meters above sea level.[1]
The frog's known range includes several protected areas, such as Estação Ecológica do Grão Pará and Reserva Extrativista do Rio Cajari.[1]
Reproduction
This frog makes a foam nest for its eggs. The tadpoles develop in riverlets that form during the rainy season.[1]
Threats
The IUCN and Venezuelan Fauna Red Book both classify this species as least concern of extinction.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Myers' Thin-Toed Frog: Leptodactylus myersi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T57145A184642760. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57145A184642760.en. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Leptodactylus myersi Heyer, 1995". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
- ^ "Leptodactylus myersi Heyer, 1994". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved December 27, 2025.