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Leptobrachium xanthospilum

(Leptobrachium xanthospilum)

Description

Leptobrachium xanthospilum is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to Vietnam, where it is known only from the vicinity of Ko Rong, Tram Lap, and Buôn Lưới villages in Gia Lai Province. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. This species derives its specific name from the Greek words "xanthos", which means yellow, and "spilos", which means spot, and refers to the species' prominent yellow spots.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Megophryidae
Genus:Leptobrachium
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