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Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog

Plectrohyla lacertosa

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 lacertosa (Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana-dedos delgados ojona

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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Guatemala Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla guatemalensis
Near Threatened
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Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla ixil
Vulnerable
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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 Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog?
The scientific name of Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog is Plectrohyla lacertosa. It belongs to the genus Plectrohyla.
What is the conservation status of Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog?
Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla lacertosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog live?
Pop-eyed 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 Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla lacertosa) belongs to the genus Plectrohyla, which is part of the taxonomic family Hylidae.
Is Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog endangered?
Yes, Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla lacertosa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog belong to?
Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog (Plectrohyla lacertosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog?
The closest relatives of Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog in the genus Plectrohyla include Hartweg's Spikethumb Frog, Greater Spikethumb Frog, Guatemala Spikethumb Frog, Ixil 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 🐾
Guatemala Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla guatemalensis
NT 🐾
Ixil Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla ixil
VU
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Pop-eyed Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla lacertosa
EN
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Matuda's Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla matudai
LC 🐾
Thorny Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla acanthodes
EN 🐾
Arcane Spikethumb Frog
Plectrohyla sagorum
VU
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