Boophis solomaso
Boophis solomaso is a species of frogs in the family Mantellidae endemic to Madagascar, known only from Forêt de Vohidrazana but it may occur more widespread.
| Boophis solomaso | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Mantellidae |
| Genus: | Boophis |
| Species: | B. solomaso |
| Binomial name | |
| Boophis solomaso Vallan, Vences & Glaw, 2003 | |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss for agriculture, timber extraction, charcoal manufacturing, invasive eucalyptus, livestock grazing and expanding human settlement.
Sources
- Vallan, D., Glaw, F. & Vences, M. 2004. Boophis solomaso. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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