The pointedbelly frog, Leptodactylus podicipinus, is a medium-sized South American leptodactylid frog, brownish in color dorsally, with a darker underside speckled with white spots. Females range in snout-vent length between 30-54 mm whereas males are smaller, 24-43 mm.Tadpoles grow to 28 mm long, and have dark brown coloration, sometimes with white tail flecks (Heyer et al. 2004; Heyer 1994).
Part of the 13-species L. podicipinus-wagneri species complex in the L. melanotus group, L. podicipinus is widely distributed with the most southern distribution of the species in this group.L. podicipinus is known from open formations of Paraguay, Northern Uruguay, Northern Argentina and Bolivia.It also inhabits the Amazon basin of central Brazil, but only along the river Madiera to the river Amazonas, and east along the river Amazonas; Heyer suggests that this distribution indicates a recent invasion of the species to Amazonia.Heyer (1994) also reported a distinct isolated population in Igarapé Belém, Amazonas, Brazil (although his map indicates that perhaps this population is in western Brazil, on the Amazonas river near the border of Columbia and Peru), but he rejects this as a true locality for this species, suggesting instead that the frogs collected here were confused with collections from another site (Heyer et al. 2004; Heyer 1994).
Pointedbelly frogs live only in open habitats - grasslands and disturbed areas at altitudes up to 550 m (3800 feet) asl and are adaptable to urban areas. Adult frogs are nocturnal, sit and wait generalist predators that eat a wide range of prey (Rodrigues et al. 2004).Males create small protective basins on the edge of temporary or permanent ponds, a strategy thought effective against aquatic predators. These basins fill with water from the adjacent water source and protected by a roof of leaves and brush above their hole, the males then call from within.Females then lay pink eggs into a foam nest in the depression, and attend the eggs and tadpoles until metamorphosis.In later stages tadpoles migrate out into the quiet pond waters (Prado et al. 2002).
Leptodactylus podicipinus és una espècie de granota que viu a l'Argentina, Bolívia, Brasil, Paraguai, Uruguai i, possiblement també, Perú.
Leptodactylus podicipinus és una espècie de granota que viu a l'Argentina, Bolívia, Brasil, Paraguai, Uruguai i, possiblement també, Perú.
Leptodactylus podicipinus, sometimes known as the pointedbelly frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Brazil.[2]
Leptodactylus podicipinus live in grasslands and open habitats, often near ponds and flooded areas. They are common in suitable habitats. Eggs are laid in foam nests at the edges of permanent or temporary ponds and flooded areas.[1]
Male Leptodactylus podicipinus grow to a snout–vent length of 24 and 43 mm (0.94 and 1.69 in) and females to 30 and 54 mm (1.2 and 2.1 in).[3]
Leptodactylus podicipinus is a medium-sized member of its genus, with females having a snout-to-vent length between 30 and 54 mm (1.2 and 2.1 in) and males between 24 and 43 mm (0.94 and 1.69 in). The dorsolateral folds are short and poorly developed, and there are yellowish glandular parches on the flanks and in the groin. The dorsal surface is brown and the underparts are dark grey, usually spotted or mottled with white; this patterning merges into mottling on the back of the thigh. The tips of the toes are either straight or are slightly bulbous. The tadpoles grow to a total length of about 28 mm (1.1 in) and are brown, sometimes with white speckles on the tail.[3][4]
Leptodactylus podicipinus is found in the northern half of South America. Its range extends from central and western Brazil southward to northern and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and northern Uruguay. It typically inhabits open areas near rivers which experience seasonal flooding, moist grassland and the vicinity of ponds. It occurs at altitudes of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1]
Like other members of the genus, Leptodactylus podicipinus has a strong skull and legs adapted for digging; the male uses both its snout and legs when digging. Another characteristic it shares is the creation by the male of a foam nest for the eggs. Among populations in the Pantanal of Brazil, males have been observed finding or digging depressions in the ground close to the edge of ponds, rather than in the larger bodies of water, the foam nests being then made in these small, water-filed basins.[5] Other populations elsewhere in its range have not been observed engaging in this behaviour, which is an intermediate stage between the subterranean nests of the Leptodactylus fuscus group of species, and the floating nests of other less-derived species.[5]
In most of its wide range, Leptodactylus podicipinus is a common frog. It does not appear to have any specific threats and is adaptable, living in areas disturbed by man including urban areas of northern Argentina. It also occurs in a number of preserved areas. For all these reasons, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".[1]
Leptodactylus podicipinus, sometimes known as the pointedbelly frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in northern Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Leptodactylus podicipinus live in grasslands and open habitats, often near ponds and flooded areas. They are common in suitable habitats. Eggs are laid in foam nests at the edges of permanent or temporary ponds and flooded areas.
Male Leptodactylus podicipinus grow to a snout–vent length of 24 and 43 mm (0.94 and 1.69 in) and females to 30 and 54 mm (1.2 and 2.1 in).
Leptodactylus podicipinus es una especie de ránidos de la familia Leptodactylidae.
Se encuentra en Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay y, posiblemente, Perú.
Leptodactylus podicipinus es una especie de ránidos de la familia Leptodactylidae.
Leptodactylus podicipinus Leptodactylus generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Leptodactylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Leptodactylus podicipinus Leptodactylus generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Leptodactylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Leptodactylus podicipinus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Leptodactylidae[1].
Cette espèce se rencontre jusqu'à 1 000 m d'altitude[1],[2] :
Le nom spécifique podicipinus vient du grec podicus, appartenant à un pied, et de pinos, la saleté, en référence à l'aspect de cette espèce[3].
Leptodactylus podicipinus est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Leptodactylidae.
Leptodactylus podicipinus é uma espécie de anfíbio da família Leptodactylidae.
Pode ser encontrada nos seguintes países: Argentina, Bolívia, Brasil, Paraguai, Uruguai e possivelmente em Peru.[2]
Os seus habitats naturais são: savanas húmidas, matagal húmido tropical ou subtropical, matagal tropical ou subtropical de alta altitude, campos de gramíneas subtropicais ou tropicais secos de baixa altitude, campos de gramíneas de baixa altitude subtropicais ou tropicais sazonalmente húmidos ou inundados, lagos de água doce intermitentes, marismas de água doce, marismas intermitentes de água doce, pastagens, jardins rurais e áreas urbanas.[2]
Leptodactylus podicipinus é uma espécie de anfíbio da família Leptodactylidae.
Pode ser encontrada nos seguintes países: Argentina, Bolívia, Brasil, Paraguai, Uruguai e possivelmente em Peru.
Os seus habitats naturais são: savanas húmidas, matagal húmido tropical ou subtropical, matagal tropical ou subtropical de alta altitude, campos de gramíneas subtropicais ou tropicais secos de baixa altitude, campos de gramíneas de baixa altitude subtropicais ou tropicais sazonalmente húmidos ou inundados, lagos de água doce intermitentes, marismas de água doce, marismas intermitentes de água doce, pastagens, jardins rurais e áreas urbanas.
Leptodactylus podicipinus là một loài ếch thuộc họ Leptodactylidae. Loài này có ở Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay, và có thể cả Peru. Môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng là xavan ẩm, vùng cây bụi ẩm khu vực nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới, vùng cây bụi nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng đất cao, đồng cỏ khô nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng đất thấp, đồng cỏ nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng ngập nước hoặc lụt theo mùa, hồ nước ngọt có nước theo mùa, đầm nước ngọt, đầm nước ngọt có nước theo mùa, vùng đồng cỏ, vườn nông thôn, và các vùng đô thị.
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Leptodactylus podicipinus là một loài ếch thuộc họ Leptodactylidae. Loài này có ở Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Paraguay, Uruguay, và có thể cả Peru. Môi trường sống tự nhiên của chúng là xavan ẩm, vùng cây bụi ẩm khu vực nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới, vùng cây bụi nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng đất cao, đồng cỏ khô nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng đất thấp, đồng cỏ nhiệt đới hoặc cận nhiệt đới vùng ngập nước hoặc lụt theo mùa, hồ nước ngọt có nước theo mùa, đầm nước ngọt, đầm nước ngọt có nước theo mùa, vùng đồng cỏ, vườn nông thôn, và các vùng đô thị.