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Western Spiny Frog

Eleutherodactylus symingtoni Schwartz 1957

Distribution and Habitat

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This species is endemic to Cuba and is restricted to six localities in the western part of Cuba. It inhabits caves and rocky shelters in montane forests of Pinar del Rio and La Habana provinces (Gomez and Alonso 2000).
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Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors

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It is believed that less than 250 adults remain, with a probability of extinction that exceeds 50% in the next 20 years (Gomez and Alonso 2000).
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Eleutherodactylus symingtoni

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Eleutherodactylus symingtoni is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has eyes 50% larger than its closest relative. This indicates special adaptation to its low light environment.

References

  1. ^ Blair Hedges, Luis Díaz (2004). "Eleutherodactylus symingtoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T56988A11552316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T56988A11552316.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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Eleutherodactylus symingtoni: Brief Summary

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Eleutherodactylus symingtoni is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has eyes 50% larger than its closest relative. This indicates special adaptation to its low light environment.

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