Leptodactylodon blanci is a species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is endemic to Gabon and only known from its type locality, Reserve de Faune de la Lope.[2] The specific name blanci honours Charles Pierre Blanc, a French herpetologist. Common name Lope egg frog has been coined for this species.[3]
| Leptodactylodon blanci | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Arthroleptidae |
| Genus: | Leptodactylodon |
| Species: | L. blanci
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptodactylodon blanci Ohler, 1999
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This poorly known species is presumed to be associated with rocky places near streams in lowland rainforest. It occurs in a protected area, but if more widely distributed, it would probably be affected by habitat loss.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Leptodactylodon blanci". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T54429A18363260. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T54429A18363260.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Leptodactylodon blanci Ohler, 1999". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
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