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Lithobates montezumae

Montezuma Leopard Frog


Lithobates montezumae

Baird, 1854
Rana Leopardo De Moctezuma
Family: Ranidae
Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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The Montezuma leopard frog (Lithobates montezumae) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are pine-oak or oak forests above 2000 m asl but it can also survive in moderately altered habitats. It breeds in lakes and big pools. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators. It is also collected for human consumption.

Source: Wikipedia, article Lithobates montezumae. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 534187
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Bosque de Chapultepec
Distrito Federal
Mexico
09/20/2019
Eduardo Nadal



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
176123420/09/2019MexicoDistrito FederalBosque de ChapultepecEduardo Nadal
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Montezuma Leopard Frog (Lithobates montezumae) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 17/09/2026.