- Episode
- 17
- Spotlight Species
Featured Species | Chiricahua Leopard Frog (04:31)
Host: Sarah Leon with Jim Rorabaugh
Overview
Status: Endangered/ Listed on June 13, 2002
Scientific Name: Rana chiricahuensis
Description: The most serious threats to this species include predation by non-native organisms, especially bullfrogs, fishes, and crayfish; and an apparently introduced fungal skin disease (chytridomycosis or "Bd") that is killing frogs and toads around the globe.
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Last updated:
April 7, 2011
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