Perez's snouted frog
A species of Edalorhina Scientific name : Edalorhina perezi Genus : Edalorhina
Perez's snouted frog, A species of Edalorhina
Scientific name: Edalorhina perezi
Genus: Edalorhina
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Description
Edalorhina perezi (Perez's snouted frog) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and possibly Bolivia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and freshwater marshes.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Perez's snouted frog's dietary habits heavily revolve around small invertebrates. It specifically prefers to consume a variety of insects, with an occasional indulgence in small spiders and lizards, fulfilling its insectivorous preferences.
Appearance
Perez's snouted frog is small, sporting a stout body covered in bumpy, musty green skin. It's punctuated with dark spots, allowing it to blend in with leaf litter. Its distinctive feature is a protrusion on its snout that appears like a horn. No significant differences occur in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Perez's snouted frog is a nocturnal, semi-aquatic species known for its distinctive 'startle' behavior, where it inflates its body and exposes bright warning coloration when threatened. Solitary and territorial, it uses chemical cues to mark its territory and deter rivals. Perez's snouted frog's diet is mainly comprised of ants and termites, exhibiting a sit-and-wait foraging strategy.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Edalorhina Species
Perez's snouted frog 
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