Marbled White-lipped Frog
A species of Ditch frogs Scientific name : Leptodactylus elenae Genus : Ditch frogs
Marbled White-lipped Frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Scientific name: Leptodactylus elenae
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description General Info
Description
Leptodactylus elenae is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Marbled White-lipped Frog primarily feeds on small arthropods as the main component of its diet, specifically preferring ants, beetles, and spiders. Instances of this species consuming plant matter have been rarely documented.
Appearance
Marbled White-lipped Frog is a medium-sized frog that boasts a robust body shape. It has a sleek skin that is primarily brown, often adorned with irregular dark marks. It is characterized by its wide mouth and the presence of small tubercles under the foot. There are no significant variances in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Marbled White-lipped Frog is a solitary, nocturnal species, known for its unique breeding burrow excavation. Males vocalize to attract females then dig burrows in moist soil to facilitate amplexus and egg laying. Parental care is illustrated by foam nests created by males' hind legs, protecting the eggs from predators and desiccating conditions in their neotropical habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Marbled White-lipped Frog 
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