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Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog

Plectrohyla hartwegi

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Hylidae
Genus
Plectrohyla
Species
Plectrohyla hartwegi (Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana-dedos delgados de Hartweg

Similar Species in Plectrohyla

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Greater Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla avia
Endangered
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Guatemala Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla guatemalensis
Near Threatened
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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 Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog?
The scientific name of Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog is Plectrohyla hartwegi. It belongs to the genus Plectrohyla.
What is the conservation status of Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog?
Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla hartwegi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog live?
Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla hartwegi) belongs to the genus Plectrohyla, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylidae.
Is Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog endangered?
Yes, Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla hartwegi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla hartwegi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog?
The closest relatives of Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog in the genus Plectrohyla include Greater Spikethumb Frog, Guatemala 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
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Greater Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla avia
EN 🐾
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla guatemalensis
NT 🐾
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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