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Mexican white-lipped frog

A species of Ditch frogs, Also known as White-lipped frog, White-lipped foamfrog
Scientific name : Leptodactylus fragilis Genus : Ditch frogs

Mexican white-lipped frog, A species of Ditch frogs
Also known as:
White-lipped frog, White-lipped foamfrog
Scientific name: Leptodactylus fragilis
Genus: Ditch frogs
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Mexican white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus fragilis) Photo By Vladlen Henríquez , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Leptodactylus fragilis, known under many common names such as the Mexican white-lipped frog, American white-lipped frog or simply white-lipped frog, is a species of leptodactylid frog. Its distribution ranges from the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States south through Mexico and Central America to Colombia and Venezuela. It is often—wrongly—referred to as Leptodactylus labialis (Cope, 1878) (or Leptodactylus mystaceus labialis Shre

General Info

Lifespan

6-10 years

Diet

Mexican white-lipped frog is mainly insectivorous, consuming a variety of arthropods such as insects and spiders. Occasionally, it may also consume small amphibians or reptiles, taking advantage of an opportunistic diet.

Appearance

Mexican white-lipped frog is a small frog ranging in size from 1 to 2 inches, with a slim body and smooth skin. It exhibits various shades of brown and irregular, darker markings for camouflaging purposes. Male species have a distinct dark throat, and all bear the signature feature of large discs on their fingers and toes. Adults have a larger size compared to juveniles.

Behavior

Mexican white-lipped frog is a nocturnal amphibian exhibiting solitary behavior. It feeds actively at night, preying on insects and invertebrates. During breeding season, it constructs circular foam nests near water bodies for egg-laying. Unique to mexican white-lipped frog is its defensive posture: when threatened, it puffs up its body and produces a loud, aggressive call to deter predators.

Population

Stable
Mexican white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus fragilis) Mexican white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus fragilis) Photo By Vladlen Henríquez , 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
Mexican white-lipped frog
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