Eleutherodactylus symingtoni
| Eleutherodactylus symingtoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Eleutherodactylidae |
| Subfamily: | Eleutherodactylinae |
| Genus: | Eleutherodactylus |
| Species: | E. symingtoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Eleutherodactylus symingtoni Schwartz, 1957 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eleutherodactylus delacruzi | |
Eleutherodactylus symingtoni is a species of frog in the Eleutherodactylidae family. It is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has eyes 50% larger than its closest relative. This indicates special adaptation to its low light environment.
References
- Hedges, B. & Díaz, L. 2004. Eleutherodactylus symingtoni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.
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