Eastern Mindanao frog

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The Eastern Mindanao frog or Tagibo wart frog (Limnonectes diuatus) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs in the mountains of Mindanao.[1]

Eastern Mindanao frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dicroglossidae
Genus: Limnonectes
Species:
L. diuatus
Binomial name
Limnonectes diuatus
(Brown & Alcala, 1977)
Synonyms

Rana diuta Brown & Alcala, 1977

This frog lives in streams and rivers in rainforest habitat. It is common, but it is considered to be vulnerable due to habitat loss and degradation. Agricultural operations lead to deforestation in the area and the waterways are polluted.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Limnonectes diuatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T40799A58476417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T40799A58476417.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Limnonectes diuatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T40799A58476417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T40799A58476417.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.