Northwest Mexico Leopard Frog

The Northwest Mexico Leopard Frog (Rana magnaocularis) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to Mexico.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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