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Guatemala Spikethumb Frog

Plectrohyla guatemalensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Hylidae
Genus
Plectrohyla
Species
Plectrohyla guatemalensis (Guatemala Spikethumb Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana-dedos delgados de Guatemala

Similar Species in Plectrohyla

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Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla hartwegi
Endangered
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Greater Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla avia
Endangered
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Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla ixil
Vulnerable
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Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla lacertosa
Endangered
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Matuda's Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla matudai
Least Concern
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Thorny Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla acanthodes
Endangered
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Arcane Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla sagorum
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guatemala Spikethumb Frog?
The scientific name of Guatemala Spikethumb Frog is Plectrohyla guatemalensis. It belongs to the genus Plectrohyla.
What is the conservation status of Guatemala Spikethumb Frog?
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla guatemalensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guatemala Spikethumb Frog live?
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog is found in Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Guatemala Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla guatemalensis) belongs to the genus Plectrohyla, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylidae.
What kingdom does Guatemala Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla guatemalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Guatemala Spikethumb Frog?
The closest relatives of Guatemala Spikethumb Frog in the genus Plectrohyla include Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog, Greater Spikethumb Frog, Ixil Spikethumb Frog, Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog, Matuda's Spikethumb Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Plectrohyla — 8 Species

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Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla hartwegi
EN 🐾
Greater Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla avia
EN
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Guatemala Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla guatemalensis
NT
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Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla ixil
VU 🐾
Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla lacertosa
EN 🐾
Matuda's Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla matudai
LC 🐾
Thorny Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla acanthodes
EN 🐾
Arcane Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla sagorum
VU
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