Rana pinguino
A species of Elachistocleis Scientific name : Elachistocleis bicolor Genus : Elachistocleis
Rana pinguino, A species of Elachistocleis
Scientific name: Elachistocleis bicolor
Genus: Elachistocleis
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Description
Elachistocleis bicolor (common name: two-colored oval frog, Spanish: rana pinguino or sapito panza amarilla) is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is found in central Argentina and northward through Paraguay and Uruguay to Amazonian Brazil; earlier reports from Bolivia probably refer to Elachistocleis haroi.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Rana pinguino predominantly feeds on small Arthropods, showcasing a preference for insects such as beetles, ants, and spiders. Its diet also includes earthworms, providing essential nutrients.
Appearance
Rana pinguino is a small frog with a round, flattened body and smooth skin. Its size ranges between 15mm and 46mm. The main coloration is vivid, with a pink to red dorsal side and a white ventral side. It has a pointed snout, web-less fingers, and toes ending in spherical tips. There are no significant appearance variations due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Rana pinguino spend most of their day hidden, surfacing at night to forage for food, displaying a nocturnal lifestyle. They perform high amplexus during mating, with males displaying calling behavior to attract females. They are solitary creatures except during the reproductive season. Living in wet, muddy habitats, rana pinguino displays a remarkable ability to completely submerge itself in mud and sand as a survival mechanism.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs Genus
Elachistocleis Species
Rana pinguino 
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