Túngara frog
A species of Foam frogs Scientific name : Engystomops pustulosus Genus : Foam frogs
Túngara frog, A species of Foam frogs
Scientific name: Engystomops pustulosus
Genus: Foam frogs
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Description General Info
Description
The túngara frog (Engystomops pustulosus; formerly known as Physalaemus pustulosus) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. Its local Spanish name is sapito de pustulas ("pustulated toadlet").
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Túngara frog predominantly consumes small invertebrates, mainly insects and rightly so, as they are tailored for a carnivorous lifestyle. Their diet often includes ants, beetles, and other varied insect larvae, making them an important natural pest controller in their residing ecosystems.
Appearance
Túngara frog is a small to medium-sized frog with warty, granular skin. Its color ranges from brown to yellowish, often featuring dark markings on the belly. Mature individuals possess a more vivid coloration. Males, being smaller than females, also possess two vocal sacs located laterally, distinguishing them from their counterparts.
Behavior
Túngara frog exhibits nocturnality, actively foraging for food and mates at night. They are highly territorial, male individuals often utilize distinctive vocalizations to defend their areas. Mating rituals are marked by unique 'tremulation' behavior. Predominantly solitary, their survival in arid climates is aided by their capability to enter a dormant state during dry seasons.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Leiuperidae Genus
Foam frogs Species
Túngara frog 
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