Eleutherodactylus verrucipes
A species of Rain frogs Scientific name : Eleutherodactylus verrucipes Genus : Rain frogs
Eleutherodactylus verrucipes, A species of Rain frogs
Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus verrucipes
Genus: Rain frogs
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Description General Info
Description
Eleutherodactylus verrucipes (Spanish: Rana-chirrionera Orejona) is a species of frog in the Eleutherodactylidae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
1-5 years
Diet
Eleutherodactylus verrucipes is an insectivorous species, primarily consuming ants and beetles. This species exhibits active hunting strategies, frequently feeding at night and has demonstrated a preference for smaller prey items within its habitat.
Appearance
The eleutherodactylus verrucipes is a small-sized frog with a slender body and smooth, thin skin. Its coloration predominantly ranges from dark brown to olive green, often adorned with numerous, small, beige verrucae. Males usually have a vocal sac and a larger nuptial pad on the thumb. There is little difference in appearance between younger and older individuals, except for size.
Behavior
Eleutherodactylus verrucipes exhibits predominately terrestrial behavior, flourishing in damp ecosystems like leaf litter and under stones. Predominantly nocturnal, this species is known for its solitary habits, only interacting during mating periods. While eleutherodactylus verrucipes is not territorial, it utilizes concealment and its cryptic brown color for survival, using its environment as a remarkable defense mechanism.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Rain frogs Genus
Rain frogs Species
Eleutherodactylus verrucipes 
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