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Limestone Rainfrog

Craugastor psephosypharus

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
Craugastoridae
Genus
Craugastor
Species
Craugastor psephosypharus (Limestone Rainfrog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana del Bosque Verrugosa

Similar Species in Craugastor

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Alfred's Rainfrog
Craugastor alfredi
Least Concern
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Angel Robber Frog
Craugastor angelicus
Critically Endangered
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Barking Frog
Craugastor augusti
Least Concern
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Atlantic Robber Frog
Craugastor andi
Critically Endangered
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Broad-headed Cave Frog
Craugastor laticeps
Least Concern
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Central American Rain Frog
Craugastor rugulosus
Least Concern
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Cliffy Stream Frog
Craugastor rupinius
Least Concern
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Adorned Robber Frog
Craugastor decoratus
Least Concern
View all species in Craugastor →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Limestone Rainfrog?
The scientific name of Limestone Rainfrog is Craugastor psephosypharus. It belongs to the genus Craugastor.
What is the conservation status of Limestone Rainfrog?
Limestone Rainfrog (Craugastor psephosypharus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Limestone Rainfrog live?
Limestone Rainfrog 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 Limestone Rainfrog belong to?
Limestone Rainfrog (Craugastor psephosypharus) belongs to the genus Craugastor, which is part of the taxonomic family Craugastoridae.
What kingdom does Limestone Rainfrog belong to?
Limestone Rainfrog (Craugastor psephosypharus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Limestone Rainfrog?
The closest relatives of Limestone Rainfrog in the genus Craugastor include Adorned Robber Frog, Alfred's Rainfrog, Angel Robber Frog, Barking Frog, Atlantic Robber Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Craugastor — 20 Species

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Adorned Robber Frog
Craugastor decoratus
LC 🐾
Alfred's Rainfrog
Craugastor alfredi
LC 🐾
Angel Robber Frog
Craugastor angelicus
CR 🐾
Barking Frog
Craugastor augusti
LC 🐾
Atlantic Robber Frog
Craugastor andi
CR 🐾
Broad-headed Cave Frog
Craugastor laticeps
LC 🐾
Central American Rain Frog
Craugastor rugulosus
LC 🐾
Cliffy Stream Frog
Craugastor rupinius
LC 🐾
Common Leaf-litter Frog
Craugastor loki
LC 🐾
Forest Robber Frog
Craugastor silvicola
DD 🐾
Günther's Robber Frog
Craugastor omiltemanus
LC 🐾
Pygmy Free-fingered Frog
Craugastor pygmaeus
LC 🐾
Montane Robber Frog
Craugastor lineatus
LC 🐾
Sierra Juarez Robber Frog
Craugastor polymniae
NT
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Limestone Rainfrog
Craugastor psephosypharus
NT
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Stuart's Robber Frog
Craugastor stuarti
VU 🐾
Taylor's Barking Frog
Craugastor occidentalis
LC 🐾
Monstrous Rainfrog
Craugastor pelorus
VU 🐾
White-snouted Robber Frog
Craugastor galacticorhinus
EN 🐾
Mexican Robber Frog
Craugastor mexicanus
LC
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