Boophis liami
| Boophis liami | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Mantellidae |
| Genus: | Boophis |
| Species: | B. liami |
| Binomial name | |
| Boophis liami Vallan, Vences & Glaw, 2003 | |
Boophis liami is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar, currently known only from Forêt de Vohidrazana and Andasibe-Mantadia National Park but may exist more widespread. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss for agriculture, timber extraction, charcoal manufacturing, invasive eucalyptus, livestock grazing and expanding human settlement.
Sources
- Vallan, D., Glaw, F. & Vences, M. 2004. Boophis liami. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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