Lynch's Glassfrog
Centrolene lynchi
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Lynch's Glassfrog
Centrolene lynchi, sometimes known as the Lynch's giant glass frog, is a species of frog in the Centrolenidae family. It is found in the Risaralda Department on the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia and on the western Andes in the Pichincha and Cotopaxi Provinces, Ecuador. It is named after John Lynch, a herpetologist who collected the first specimens of this species. Centrolene scirtetes might be a junior synonym of this species.
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Lynch's Glassfrog?
The scientific name of the Lynch's Glassfrog is Centrolene lynchi.
Is the Lynch's Glassfrog endangered?
The Lynch's Glassfrog is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Lynch's Glassfrog sightings have been recorded?
10 observations of the Lynch's Glassfrog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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