What is Leiopelmatidae?

Q: What is Leiopelmatidae?


A: Leiopelmatidae is a family of primitive frogs found in New Zealand and North America.

Q: Which suborder does Leiopelmatidae belong to?


A: Leiopelmatidae belongs to the suborder Archaeobatrachia.

Q: How many species of Leiopelma and Ascaphus are still alive?


A: There are four species of Leiopelma and two species of Ascaphus alive today.

Q: Where are Leiopelma found?


A: Leiopelma are found only in New Zealand.

Q: Where are Ascaphus found?


A: Ascaphus are found only in North America.

Q: What is special about Leiopelmatidae compared to other frog families?


A: Leiopelmatidae is a primitive frog family, meaning they have characteristics that resemble the first frogs that evolved.

Q: Are there any Leiopelma or Ascaphus species outside of New Zealand and North America?


A: No, there are no known Leiopelma or Ascaphus species outside of their respective regions.

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