Vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus bufonius Genus : Ditch frogs
Vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus bufonius
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus bufonius is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, pastureland, and ponds.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
As an amphibian, vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog primarily feeds on a broad range of insects, including ants, beetles, and spiders. This diet is further diversified with the occasional consumption of small invertebrates, serving its carnivorous tendencies.
Behavior
Vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog exhibits unique nocturnal behavior, preferring to forage and hunt at night. During the day, it uses the habitat's natural structures to camouflage and rest. The species appears solitary for much of the year, save for mating season when males display aggressive territorial behavior. Noteworthy is its distinctive croaking call, employed during mating and defense.
Population
Stable
Photo By Ana Laura Correa and Ismael di Tada , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Vizcacheras' White-lipped Frog 
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