liopelma Synonyms
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liopelma Meaning
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liopelma (n)
type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
liopelma Sentence Examples
- Liopelma is a genus of New Zealand frogs, comprising two living species.
- Liopelma frogs have a unique reproductive behaviour, where the males vocalize to attract females and then carry the eggs on their backs.
- Liopelma hamiltoni, the Hamilton's frog, is critically endangered and only found on two small islands off the coast of New Zealand.
- Liopelma hochstetteri, the Hochstetter's frog, is found in the North Island of New Zealand and is classified as vulnerable.
- Liopelma frogs are small and brown, with rough skin and granular warts.
- Liopelma males have vocal sacs under their throats that they use to produce their distinctive calls.
- Liopelma frogs are insectivores and feed on a variety of small insects.
- Liopelma frogs are declining due to habitat loss, introduced predators, and disease.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect and recover populations of Liopelma frogs.
- Liopelma frogs play an important ecological role in their native habitats as predators of invertebrates.
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type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
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Liopelma is a genus of New Zealand frogs, comprising two living species.
Liopelma frogs have a unique reproductive behaviour, where the males vocalize to attract females and then carry the eggs on their backs.
Liopelma hamiltoni, the Hamilton's frog, is critically endangered and only found on two small islands off the coast of New Zealand.
Liopelma hochstetteri, the Hochstetter's frog, is found in the North Island of New Zealand and is classified as vulnerable.
