Highland Frog
Lithobates maculatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusLithobates (American Water Frogs)
- SpeciesLithobates maculatus (Highland Frog)
About the Highland Frog
The highland frog (Lithobates maculatus), also known as the masked mountain frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, known from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Like other members of Lithobates, it is sometimes classified under the genus Rana. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Highland Frog in Celaque National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 4 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 6 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Highland Frog in Celaque National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Highland Frog sighting in Celaque National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Highland Frog in Celaque National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Highland Frog in Celaque National Park in our monthly data.