Spencer's Burrowing Frog (species: Platyplectrum spenceri) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Platyplectrum spenceri
Spencer's Burrowing Frog


©Michael Barritt and Karen May: Spencer's Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum spenceri)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Amphibia
Order Anura
Family Limnodynastidae
Genus Platyplectrum
Species Platyplectrum spenceri
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Distinguishing features

It is a short, rotund frog with a small head and large eyes. The colour and patterns of the dorsal surface vary greatly. The colour ranges from a dark brown to light grey, with darker blotches. A butterfly shaped, darker patch is often found behind the eyes. The legs and arms are striped or spotted, the tympanum is not visible, and the feet range from partially to fully webbed. The absence of webbing between the toes allows for easier burrowing. (Wikipedia)

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Distribution


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