Pelodytes atlanticus
Pelodytes atlanticus, the Lusitanian parsley frog, is a species of frog in the family Pelodytidae,[2] known as "parsley frogs" because of their green speckles.[3] This species is only found in Portugal.
| Pelodytes atlanticus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodytidae |
| Genus: | Pelodytes |
| Species: | P. atlanticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pelodytes atlanticus Díaz-Rodríguez, Gehara, Márquez, Vences, Gonçalves, Sequeira, Martínez-Solano, and Tejedo, 2017 | |
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Description
Adult Lusitanian parsley frogs have smooth or granular with a scattering of dark-coloured tubercles. The dorsal surface varies from olive, greenish-brown, dark brown or greenish-grey and is flecked with green specks.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The Lusitanian parsley frog is endemic to Portugal.[2] This species is found mostly in temporary ponds in traditional farmland.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Pelodytes atlanticus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T114139495A202021645. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T114139495A202021645.en. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Pelodytes atlanticus (Díaz-Rodríguez, Gehara, Márquez, Vences, Gonçalves, Sequeira, Martínez-Solano, and Tejedo, 2017) Class: Amphibia > Order: Anura > Family: Pelodytidae". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- Arnold, Nicholas; Ovenden, Denys (2002). Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe (2nd ed.). Harper Collins. pp. 72–73. ISBN 9780002199643.
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