The Montezuma leopard frog (Lithobates montezumae) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are pine-oak or oak forests above asl but it can also survive in moderately altered habitats. It breeds in lakes and big pools. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators. It is also collected for human consumption. References Lithobates Endemic amphibians of Mexico Fauna of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1854 Mexican Plateau