Ascaphus truei
Coastal Tailed Frog
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References
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Title Illustrations
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| Scientific Name | Ascaphus truei |
|---|---|
| Creator | James Bettaso, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Sex | Male |
| Source | Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern California |
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