Giant ditch frog
A species of Ditch frogs, Also known as Crapaud Scientific name : Leptodactylus fallax Genus : Ditch frogs
Giant ditch frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Also known as:
Crapaud
Scientific name: Leptodactylus fallax
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Description
Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog, is a species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. The population has declined 81% in the last ten years and this species is now critically endangered. In 2004 it was estimated that the population possibly was as low as 8,000 individuals. One of the main threats is human consumption. The fungal disease chytridiomycosis has had a dramatic...
General Info
Lifespan
12-16 years
Diet
Giant ditch frog possesses a carnivorous diet primarily constituting of freshwater crustaceans. It particularly targets shrimp, prawns, and occasionally crabs. Moreover, this species has also been found to consume small fish and amphibians.
Appearance
Giant ditch frog is a large, robust frog with smooth, often seemingly waxy skin. It exhibits a dominant brown color, interspersed with patches of vibrant yellow and orange. Its well-muscled hind legs end in small, disc-tipped toes. They have a row of distinctive hardened skin ridges running from the eye to the shoulder, often in lighter or darker color than the overall skin tone. There is no apparent sexual dichromatism or age-based visual variation among this species.
Behavior
Giant ditch frog is a predominantly nocturnal species, notable for its aggressive defense tactics and unique breeding habits. Females excavate 'foam nests' for eggs, which the male defends fiercely. Its vocal activity, consisting of deep, resonating calls, is a distinctive feature. Giant ditch frog exhibits principally solitary behavior, interacting with others primarily during the breeding season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Southern frogs Genus
Ditch frogs Species
Giant ditch frog 
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