Sapito apuntado bicolor
A species of Elachistocleis Scientific name : Elachistocleis ovalis Genus : Elachistocleis
Sapito apuntado bicolor, A species of Elachistocleis
Scientific name: Elachistocleis ovalis
Genus: Elachistocleis
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Description General Info
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Description
Elachistocleis ovalis (common name: common oval frog, Spanish: sapito apuntado bicolor) is a species of frog in the Microhylidae family. Technically, Elachistocleis ovalis is species inquirenda, and it is not known to which population the name applies. The Amphibian Species of the World restricts this species to Panama, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bolivia. Frogs from Brazil has been allocated to other species.
General Info
Lifespan
1-3 years
Diet
Sapito apuntado bicolor is an insectivorous species, primarily consuming small invertebrates. Its diet consists notably of ants and beetles, illustrating its preference for ground-level prey due to its terrestrial nature.
Appearance
Sapito apuntado bicolor is a small frog with a rotund, elongated body covered in smooth, thin skin. Its general coloration is predominantly light brown to beige, often with dark irregular spots on the dorsal surface. Notably, sapito apuntado bicolor does not have any conspicuous features like horns, wings, or tails. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Sapito apuntado bicolor is primarily a nocturnal species, known for its secretive behavior and tendency to stay hidden during daylight hours. It displays mostly solitary behavior, excluding mating seasons. Survival in its habitat is facilitated by its superb camouflage; the creature's coloration blends well within its muddy and aquatic surroundings. Territorial disputes and defenses are rare due to the species' shyness.
Population
Stable
Photo By Giovanni Alberto Chaves Portilla , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Narrow-mouthed frogs Genus
Elachistocleis Species
Sapito apuntado bicolor 
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